Rick LangSanta Barbara• • •Very sad to hear that both newborn red pandas and their mother passed away, as reported in the Aug. 6 article, “Mother of Santa Barbara Zoo’s Red Panda Cubs Dies.” The Santa Barbara zoo has a similar reputation. I hope the brain trust of the Santa Barbara Zoo is able to find the keys to red pandas and increase their population. Brian EpsteinSanta Barbara• • •Mail CallsNoozhawk welcomes and encourages expressions of all views on Santa Barbara County issues. As a hyperlocal news site, we ask that you keep your opinions and information relevant to Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast.