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Local efforts cultivate the community-building side of farming... continue reading →
Searching for the meaning of meaningful male bonding in the age of modern man... continue reading →
Enriching your child's experience takes back seat to theme work... continue reading →
Two companies have developed environmental alternatives to traditional burial and cremation... continue reading →
He never spent much time here, returning mostly for food and sleep, curled about my head when the danger of toddlers had passed. I never really knew wh... continue reading →
When teenage girls start digging younger guys ... you know the animals are running the zoo... continue reading →
Stop me before I accept one last final offer... continue reading →
“I don’t want to go home” he cried fretfully. “I want to go to my house.” I tried to tell him that home was his house- we... continue reading →
Don't judge me: One man's midlife crisis is another man's Plan B... continue reading →
Driving habits hold the key to fuel savings and efficiency... continue reading →
It takes a real man to man up and remain safe and pleasantly dry... continue reading →
After writing about food (and some wine) for the past couple of blogs, I think it's time to write about a way to burn up those calo continue reading →
The EPA is our means to achieve economic health and to ensure environmental health for future generations... continue reading →
Savvy parents learn along with their children from grade to grade... continue reading →
I bought an iPad yesterday. So I probably won’t be bothering much with blogging for a bit until the shine wears off my new acquisition. I also wo... continue reading →
A collaborative community effort is already making a difference in end-of-life care... continue reading →
According to no less a source than The New York Times, conflict is a relationship uniter and not a divider... continue reading →
The night before last was the Kindergarten end-of-school play; “Down on the Farm”, in which my beloved Six had a speaking part as a donkey.... continue reading →
Ward off medical identity theft by safeguarding what you disclose and to whom... continue reading →
We strive for a better life, but sometimes the drive stalls ... or just disintegrates... continue reading →
Dear Shayma I have just read about the terrible attacks at the mosques in Lahore and the huge sorrow and unease it is causing for the city and entire c... continue reading →
In my previous blog, I mentioned May being the best month for California strawberries. It also appears to be the month of birthdays continue reading →
Experimental phase helps craft ideas whose time will come... continue reading →
I am supposed to be working. I’ve got a little commission to do some space-themed music and I am in transports of ecstasy flipping through all th... continue reading →
Energy policy needs to hold all oil companies accountable... continue reading →
The baby who used to live here is gone. In her bed this morning we found a gangly, tangle-haired, long-leggedy six year old girl who stated it was her ... continue reading →
Son's daredevil spirit and exploits send mom's fear factor climbing... continue reading →
We understand the passions but any fervor over the race for treasurer-tax collector is debatable... continue reading →
Well, actually she said I’m a beautiful blogger. But it’s an AWARD so I’ll take it anyway. THANK YOU, ALY! The small hitch is that th... continue reading →
May is one of my favorite months in California. The days are longer and the weather is warm without getting to the smothering hot s continue reading →
I am quite old. Yes. It’s true *makes mental note to book Botox appointment* In fact I remember when Margaret Thatcher was elected Prime Minister... continue reading →
Software uses public data to estimate the costs and benefits of 'ecosystem services'... continue reading →
Deep breath.... continue reading →
On this day, the Rivas Cultural Services cobalt blue '69 Volkswagen Beetle wasn't even the coolest old bug in its lane! The Santa continue reading →
If a Mexican tells you that your chava has a sancho, or that you got sancho'd, then your chick is partying continue reading →
And the winning name in the Goleta Smoke Shop Name Contest is... wait for it... Goleta Smokes! In super-neon! With an extra-flappy continue reading →
So here's the deal: Aaron McLendon & Friends SoHo Restraunt & Music Club Monday, Jan. 4th @ 730p $5 Cover All continue reading →
Not only is this line long.. It's also slow. Of course the chile con queso can't be argued with.. but a 45 minute wait? &nb continue reading →
I lived on El Sueño until I was eight. My dad had worked at Stop 'n' Shop back when Miratti still owned it. My mom said Mira continue reading →
Ray Cirerol Exhibit December 2 – December 18, 2009 Opening Reception: Friday, December 11, 5:30-7:30 pm Here’s anothe continue reading →
The Santa Barbara Channels invites the community to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Special Tours of their new facility. Join the Go continue reading →
Influenza is scary stuff, especially with the dramatic re-introduction this year of H1N1, the Swine Flu. However, there are simpl continue reading →
SANTA BARBARA - The Third Annual Jill of all Trades is scheduled for Saturday September 26th, 2009. The outdoor event will continue reading →
Josh Molina, Daily Sound reporter and well known journalist who has covered the Santa Barbara City Council for years, will moderate continue reading →
Toastmasters Sam Alfano, Lynne Monds, Bart Woolery and David Heidelberger (not pictured) competed for Club 5's upcoming representat continue reading →
When people first walk up to the Butterflies Alive! enclosure at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History they’re greete continue reading →
Santa Barbara Writers Association(a.k.a The Screenwriters Association ofSanta Barbara)is pleased to present an evening with Author continue reading →
1. The buildings in Santa Barbara are quite dimunutive; because I am over 43 feet in length, I can give you new insight i continue reading →
The Santa Barbara Channels invites you to a very special Open House—just for nonprofits! We’ve moved into a great new continue reading →
Pacific Pride Executive Director David Selberg addresses the crowd at today's Pacific Pride Festival at Chase Palm Park. Rober continue reading →
Bestselling author Pico Iyer talks to host David Starkey about growing up in Santa Barbara and losing his family home in the Painte continue reading →
Author Mary Hershey talks to host David Starkey about writing for children.<object><embed src="http://www.sbchannels.net/m continue reading →
Last weekend while whale watching off the west end of Santa Cruz Island, blue whales could be seen from all sides of the boat. Besi continue reading →
From Montecito to Goleta, the July 4th weekend offers events throughout the Santa Barbara area. No matter who you are, you'll find continue reading →
Last Saturday 100,000 people in Santa Barbara reveled in the longest day of the year, the main event being the Summer Solstice Para continue reading →
Actor and Montecito resident Tab Hunter talks to host David Starkey about the beginnings of his career. Catch the whole interview continue reading →
I wandered onto Cabrillo Boulevard opposite the ocean hoping to get a glimpse of the D-Day festivities at the Veterans Memorial Bui continue reading →
Usually I see them perched on the meadow at the top of Elings Park. Today, Saturday, May 30, this ambitious group met and fle continue reading →
The Corner Cafe at Wake Center is operated by a seasoned caterer, Erna Zigler. She honed her skills at and now co-owns the up continue reading →
The Apple Store officially opened it's doors last week downtown. Rather than ramble about how cool it is, here are a fe continue reading →
There was a very loud sonic boom (more like a bang) this morning about half way through the 8am hour. I probably don't need to tell continue reading →
The ocean has wonderful powers. I found it very important during the fire, and made a personal contribution to water conserva continue reading →
Hendry's Beach was a popular refuge this week. People seemed to let our fire be background to living. continue reading →
Though air quality was quite poor due to the Jesusita Fire, people continued to recreate on the beaches of Santa Barbara. continue reading →
You might not have noticed consciously, but it already happened; and even though you might not be cosciously aware of it, you know continue reading →
I was flagged down by a car full of Sweedish tourists last week while walking on Victoria Street. After thirty or so secon continue reading →
I am not sure how the Milpas, lower State Steet and the Hollister stores will stand up to my criticism continue reading →
I'm excited about the things SB Food Not Lawns are doing, and there are many. Like the title says, they are encouraging p continue reading →
Take a tour of Santa Barbara Harbor. Don't miss our resident celebrities (besides Paycheck, that is). continue reading →
What to do with your little munchkin when they're visiting Santa Barbara? This is an easy one. Try the 25-minute Pirate continue reading →
Think you're in Hawaii or some other exotic destination? Not so. Check out my City2 blog (SB's savvy senior corresponde continue reading →
Okay, so I'm not a guru at this "writing for an online newspaper" thing. If my photo actually shows up when I post this, I th continue reading →
Twenty-five years ago I was staying in the eastern United States, in a rather ... difficult situation. I was under a lo continue reading →
MR. POTTYMOUTH RIPS via Local (sbCity2.org)Blog DIRTY RESTAURANT RESTROOMS (Well at least this is where I continue reading →
Rivas Cultural Services received a remarkable inquiry last week when Charles Moreno requested recommendations as to how to brush up continue reading →
Good evening; my name is Mr Horrible, and I am a musician. But not just any musician; I am a court musician, trained by the gre continue reading →
What were those cameras doing in the kitchen at Pierre LaFond's Bistro? Was that group of kids gnoshing gourmet gril continue reading →
Remember the great television show "In Search Of"? The program aired back in 1977 and covered topics such as psychic detectiv continue reading →
Last time I drove up Gibralter it was snowing. I was so obsessed with getting to the 'snow part' (yes Im one of those south continue reading →
Boy was I wrong. I thought all hospices dealt with the last 6 months of life. Not the Hospice of Santa Barbara, I learn continue reading →
So, I have a confession to make.... I love sweets! I can still remember pulling a piece of already chewed gum that someone continue reading →
The other day we decided to go for a nice long walk, or rather Husband decided we would go for a nice long walk – I and the continue reading →
One restaurant stands out. Roy's Soup Kitchen, open Monday - Friday, 11:30 - 3 p.m., offers a generous serving of mouth-watering h continue reading →
Tomorrow night at 9pm all card-carrying Santa Barbara and Goleta locs will have a rare opportunity to see one of their favorites pe continue reading →
Today was one of those days when I wanted to give back the children and just sit quietly listening to the friendl continue reading →
Boomers and seniors are proactive in their attempts to get jobs in this unstable economy. How do I know that? Because yesterday I c continue reading →
Susan Decker was one of the lucky ones. She and the rest of us learned tonight that just because you have a ticket doesn't mean yo continue reading →
Often, during this time of year (especially when it's particularly cold outside), my thoughts turn to the folks who are less fortun continue reading →
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