Health 6-4
The Children’s Miracle Network telethon-which aired on KEYT from 8 p.m. on 5/30 to 4 p.m. on 5/31-raised an estimated $525,000 in funds that will go to caring for sick infants and children at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Year: 2009
Classical Music Festivals
Two major classical music festivals-one in Ojai, and the other at the Music Academy of the West in Montecito-begin or take place this month.
News to Yous
The folks at Los Olivos Wildling Art Museum are currently planning a 10-day guided trip from Bigfork, Montana, to Calgary, Alberta.
County 6-4
With children of working parents outnumbering licensed childcare spaces three to one, a recent study on childcare challenges in the workplace conducted by First 5 Santa Barbara County showed many parents consider quitting their jobs and a large loss of revenue in companies because of absent workers who must care for their children.
Environment 6-4
The State Lands Commission on 6/1 rejected Gov. Schwarzenegger’s demand to open Santa Barbara’s coast to oil company PXP’s slant drilling proposal that would net the state $2 billion in oil revenues.
Business 6-4
In order to thank the firefighters who have helped protect the county from its plague of wildfires, the Conference & Visitors Bureau has set up a program that offers these emergency workers discounts rates at hotels, restaurants, and other attractions throughout the county.
Law and Disorder 6-4
The arraignment of accused murderer Corey Lyons-which had already been rescheduled once-again has been continued, this time to 6/17.
Week in Sports: Running Days and Bicycle Weekend
National Running Day fits Santa Barbara lifestyle; Bicycle Festival at Elings Park.
Lawyer Who Advised Hollywood Takes Stand
Stephen Hogg testified about advice he gave the accused regarding legal ramifications of kidnapping.
Lion Doesn’t Escape at Zoo
Radio alert on May 20 leads to visitor round-up; turns out to be an “odd” false alarm, but good practice for staff.
