Letters
The Mosque Question
Allowing the Islamic Center would demonstrate that America practices what it preaches and stands firm in opposition to the religious intolerance that is the hallmark of al-Qaeda and other extremists. Read story.
The View from Isla Vista
Thank you for the comprehensive review of the issues surrounding UCSB’s current edition of its Long Range Development Plan. What's missing, however, is the view from Isla Vista. Read story.
Oust the Incumbents
I am happy for Kathleen O'Connor that everything at the Main Campus of SBCC is running so smoothly. Read story.
Good & Plenty
Politics and the weather have at least one thing in common: This time of the year, something or someone turns up the heat. Read story.
Mobile Home Battleground
California mobile home owners are indebted to Matt Kettmann for a very fair report on this case. Read story.
Flipping Off the Speculators
The flippers and speculators are back in full force. Read story.
Sideshow Clown
Glenn Beck is really doling out the Kool-Aid. Read story.
Runaway Rig
I’d like to know who independent contractor that crashed into the house and killed the family was working for. Read story.
Sex Parlor Music
I hope the Care4Paws festival at Girsh Park on Sunday, August 29, was a success but the booming music there was intensely inappropriate. Read story.
Going Orwellian
Congress stonewalled on Environmental Protection Agency legislation, most likely because the corporations and their megabucks have succeeded in pretty much buying the vote, not to mention the media. Read story.
Criminal Self-Concepts
As a Middle East journalist, I’ve always envied the ability of autocratic nations to crack down hard on criminals. Read story.
At Least $150,000
In last week’s story about Marty Blum's bid for a seat on SBCC's Board of Trustees there was a question about the accuracy of a statement I made. Read story.
SBCC Has First-Class Board
The Santa Barbara Community College Board of Trustees has demonstrated exemplary leadership that has ensured the excellence of the college. Read story.
Parking Ticket Blues
Open letter to City of Santa Barbara regarding a parking ticket and "convenience fee." Read story.
Representing for Lees
On behalf of all (non-sociopathic) Lees, I am forced to take umbrage! Read story.
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