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.
Month: October 2012
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
Kids in Costume at the Arlington
The Santa Barbara Theatre Organ Society presented a pre-Halloween showing of Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by organist Adam Aceto on the historic Arlington Theatre organ, and local kids showed up in creative Phantom costumes to enjoy a free ice cream donated by McConnell’s during the show.
Adventure Pass Challenged, Again
Two Ojai residents sue the Forest Service to get forest fee rules changed, per a judge’s February order.
Man Involved in Standoff Sentenced to One Year in Jail
Anthony Perrie fled from police and barricaded himself in an apartment.
Indy Crew Dresses Up
The newspaper’s annual costume contest always brings out the freaky side of the staff.
Casi Richie of Life’s a Choke Family Farm
Growing specialty artichokes in the “heart” of Lompoc.
Jump down the Rabbit Hole with Laguna Blanca School!
Don’t be late for this very important date! Laguna Blanca School invites the entire community to the 3rd Annual Owls in Wonderland Carnival at the Montecito school campus (260 San Ysidro Road) on Sunday, November 4 from 11am – 2pm.
Westmont Gets New High-Tech Equipment
Westmont has installed a new Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer in the Whittier Science Building thanks to a $383,000 grant from the Fletcher Jones Foundation.