Sandy Strands Mock Trial Team
The Dos Pueblos High School Mock Trial Team reached the national final of the Empire City Invitational World Championship in Brooklyn last week.
Year: 2012
S.B. Hot Shots Respond to Superstorm
A 20-person Hot Shot firefighting team from Los Padres National Forest is on their way to the frontlines of Hurricane Sandy this week, joining two teams from the Sequioa National Forest and two teams from the Cleveland National Forest to help clear roads and do other cleanup work in the wake of “Frankenstorm.”
SBCC’s Express to Success Program Wins Award
SBCC’s Express to Success Program, geared toward helping low-income and under-represented students who struggle in math and English, received a major statewide award for Best Practices in Student Equity.
Sacred Shinto Dance and Music Come to UCSB
In a rare U.S. appearance, the Kagura Ensemble of Japan’s Chichibu Shrine will perform at the MultiCultural Center Theater on Saturday, November 3.
Other Lives, Lindsey Stirling Bring the Strings
We’re pre-gaming this year’s New Noise Music Festival and Conference with two can’t-miss shows at SOhO.
Globe Theatre Hamlet
The Globe Theatre has created a version of Hamlet that’s rough-and-ready, travels well, and is as easy to understand as it is to appreciate.
The Chumash Experience, Onstage
The public debut of the play Maria interweaves old stories, historical documents, and soul-searching.
Sleep with Fleas, Rise with Dogs
Last-minute two cents worth on this year’s multi-million-dollar races.
Will Guadalupe Beach Catch a Wave?
Scanning the various ballot measures around the country gives a rough idea of what’s bugging people, or at least those with enough money to get it on the ballot.
Oak in a Box
The people of this county spoke up years ago: They wanted our oak trees protected. County government responded with an ordinance to protect the oaks, and has fooled everyone with the illusion that this is happening, but it’s not.
