Dear Readers,
If you’re one of the 100,000-plus people who regularly read the Santa Barbara Independent every week, you probably know my name. I’ve been an employee of this newspaper for more than 20 years now, from proofreader to news reporter to senior editor.
This is where I grew up. This is where I learned to be a journalist. This is where I came to appreciate what a privileged honor it means to be a citizen of Santa Barbara, high prices and all.