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Jerry Roberts
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Political Writer, Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara
Beats
American Politics , Foreign Affairs
Content
By Jerry Roberts Verified| Pearls and Irritations@ Doctors are obliged to warn patients about the risks of surgery before wheeling them into the operating theatre. When the surgery is cosmetic and unnecessary the risks should be weighed even more carefully. Politicians should exercise similar caution with unnecessary, high-risk legislation. The two most discredited institutions on planet earth are the banks and the Church.
By Jerry Roberts Verified| Santa Barbara Independent Verified This story first appeared at SB Newsmakers. Sheriff Bill Brown says that the Trump Administration’s self-proclaimed “shock and awe” campaign targeting immigrants in the U.S. illegally is causing trepidation and dread among Latinos in Santa Barbara County. “The fear quotient has definitely ratcheted up,” the sheriff told Newsmakers.
By Jerry Roberts Verified| Pearls and Irritations@ Doctors are obliged to warn patients about the risks of surgery before wheeling them into the operating theatre. When the surgery is cosmetic and unnecessary the risks should be weighed even more carefully. Politicians should exercise similar caution with unnecessary, high-risk legislation. The two most discredited institutions on planet earth are the banks and the Church.
Company Info
Santa Barbara Independent
The Santa Barbara Independent is a news, arts, and alternative newspaper based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in November 1986, it emerged from the merger of The Santa Barbara News & Review and The Santa Barbara Weekly. The newspaper is published weekly on Thursdays and serves as a key source for news, arts, entertainment, and lifestyle coverage in the greater Santa Barbara area. The Santa Barbara Independent publishes over 25,000 copies of its print edition each week, distributed to more than 700 locations throughout the region. In addition to its print publication, the company operates Independent.com, a digital platform launched in 2007 that offers daily news and features, attracting over 300,000 visitors monthly. The publication actively engages with the community by hosting political forums, sponsoring events, and supporting local nonprofits. It has received numerous awards for its journalism and community involvement.
Santa Barbara, California, United States
'+1 805-965-5205
Founded: 1986