In the Education Trenches
How Parcel-Tax vote will affect the classroom.
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Shades of Jerry Brown
How and why Governor Moonbeam returned to earth.
958 Homes More Energy Efficient
Yesterday on National Weatherization Day, Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) announced that 958 low-income homes have been made more energy efficient in Santa Barbara County under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
SB Airbus Recognized as California Operator of the Year
Santa Barbara AIRBUS received the 2012 “Outstanding Operator of the Year” Award from members of the California Bus Association on October 30, 2012, during the group’s 39th annual convention Gala Awards banquet held at The Fess Parker–A Doubletree by Hilton Resort.
Community Partners In Caring Volunteer Luncheon
Community Partners in Caring is hosting their 15th annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Thursday November 1, 2012 at the County Club in Santa Maria, CA.
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.
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.
