Fielding Graduate University Makes Top 10 List
If there was a late night show dedicated to graduate education, David Letterman would certainly use this for his next top ten list: college courses that didn’t exist 20 years ago.
Year: 2012
County Has 71 Percent Prison Recidivism Rate
A new report from California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows felons who were released into Santa Barbara County on parole have a 71 percent prison recidivism rate over three years, which means S.B. has the 15th highest recidivism rate in the state.
Día de los Muertos Tradition Observed by Hospice of Santa Barbara
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a Latin American tradition to celebrate, remember and present special offerings in honor of those who have died.
Diplomacy for Peace
I hope whoever wins the presidency supports real, sustained diplomacy and that my members of Congress work toward this goal.
Woman Wanted for Five Isla Vista Stabbings
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has identified Quiana Edwards, a 22-year-old female gang member out of Ventura, as the suspect in an October 7 fight in Isla Vista that left five people with stab wounds.
Former Mortician Sentenced to 270 Days in Jail
Former mortician Gregory Calderon was sentenced Friday to 270 days in county jail and five years of felony probation after pleading no contest to 18 felony counts of financial elder abuse and one count of felony grand theft.
UCSB Soccer Player Charged with Battery
Peter McGlynn offers an apology via Twitter.
Prominent Philanthropist Named Honorary UCSB Alumna
As a youngster struggling to keep up with her classmates learning to read and spell, Brigit Ferguson’s frustration found focus when she was diagnosed with dyslexia.
Santa Barbara Autism Walk at East Beach 10/27
2,000 community autism supporters attended the 4th annual Santa Barbara Walk Now for Autism Speaks on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at East Beach in Santa Barbara, which raised $100,977 for autism.
Chuck’s Waterfront Grill Wins People’s Choice at Chowderfest
Chuck’s Waterfront Grill and The Endless Summer bar-café received the People’s Choice Award for best clam chowder by event attendees at Chowder Fest this Sunday, October 28, 2012
