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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.

Y La Bamba

There’s no denying the power of Luz Elena Mendoza’s voice; in English or Spanish, Y La Bamba’s tall and tatted frontwoman can both command a room and demand a closer listen.

On Ends and Endings

The increasing power to shape our own evolution is part of the same evolutionary process that has always been present, but it has taken a huge jump in rapidity with the advent of modern technology.

Rewari Candy Health Warning

Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat four ‘Rewari’ candies imported from India, after tests conducted by CDPH found that all four exceed state standards for lead.

Girls Inc. Luncheon Honors Inspirational Women

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria invites the community to celebrate strong, smart and bold women at its Women of Inspiration: Garden to Table Celebration Luncheon on Monday, March 19, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 5315 Foothill Road, Carpinteria.

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