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New Board Members for Jewish Federation

The Jewish Federation raises and distributes funds to support the needs of the local and international Jewish community and is devoted to fulfilling multitude of local needs while providing rescue and relief in Israel and around the world.

Sierra Club Offers Wilderness Basics Program

Back by popular demand, the Los Padres Sierra Club is offering its fourth annual Wilderness Basics Course starting February 29 through April 25, covering the Santa Barbara and Ventura county areas.

Sick of It

Das Williams recently introduced a bill that would ban sugary drinks on school campuses.

Utility Companies Present Rebates to SBCC

Representatives from Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company recently presented energy savings and rebate checks totaling more than $212,500 to Santa Barbara City College.

Disaster Supply Kits: Are You Ready?

In the event of a disaster, you may need to survive on your own for three days or more. This means having your own food, water and emergency supplies.

National Merit Program Finalists for 2012

Schools have now received the names of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s National Merit finalists. This year, 16 students were identified from the Santa Barbara district.

SafeLaunch Encourages Students to Enter Media $500 Contest

Locally based, non-profit organization SafeLaunch, is working to increase awareness about the heightened risk of teen addiction through peer messaging by encouraging local middle school and high school students to participate in its annual Media $500 contest.

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