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Ojai Valley Internet Radio Press Release

Ojai Valley Internet Radio (OVIR) has been around since November 2012 and since making this discovery I’ve been exposed to so many great musical genres and local musicians. Read story.

Local Chefs Create An Evening To Benefit Youth

Reaching for Stars, the annual fundraiser supporting Youth and Family Services YMCA (YFS) will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 5:45 pm at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club (Rockwood). Read story.

Jessica Drake to Address Film and Media Studies Students

Sexual wellness authority and modern sex educator Jessica Drake will lecture at University of California – Santa Barbara on Monday, May 20, as part of Dr. Constance Penley’s “Topics in Film and Popular Culture” class. Read story.

UCSB Alumni Couple Bridged Original and Current Campus

Lynn Paul Reitnouer played college basketball in the 1950's. Read story.

Unemployment Rate in Santa Barbara County Drops to 6.0%

The unemployment rate for Santa Barbara County decreased to 6.0 percent in April 2013, according to figures released today by the State Employment Development Department (EDD). Read story.

California Outdoors Q&As - Stowing Gear through Marine Reserves?

The following are answers to California Outdoors questions. Read story.

Boys & Girls Club Receives Stern Family Foundation Grant

From June 10 to August 23, an average of 150 kids attend the Club’s summer day camp from 8am to 5:30pm and participate in a wide variety of structured activities including a science lab (real hands-on science experiments), sports, games, art, library, swimming, and field trips. Read story.

EAA's Goal is to License Young Eagles to Pilots

This Saturday, May 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm, the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez chapters of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc.) will host Young Eagles Day at the Santa Ynez Airport. Read story.

Hwy. 101 Maintenance Work at Las Positas Road

Caltrans crews will be performing repairs on Hwy. 101 at Las Positas Road on Friday, May 17. Read story.

SB County Vitners Fund Scholarships For Enology Students

– Vintners to award $2,500 annually to two Allan Hancock College students –

On Thursday, May 23 two meritorious individuals pursuing a course of study in the field of enology and viticulture at Allan Hancock College will receive scholarships funded by the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation. Read story.

Take 25 - Make Time to Talk about Child Safety

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's office in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children participates in the 'Take 25' campaign to commemorate National Missing Children's Day. Read story.

Sterling Properties Opens Second Office in Montecito

Sterling Properties & Estates has expanded its operations to include a second office in the lower village of Montecito. Their second location, which opened on May 1st, is located at 1225 Coast Village Road, Suite I. Read story.

Region 2 Arabian Horse Association Horse Show at Earl Warren Showgrounds

A Region 2 Arabian Horse Show which is to be held again this year at the Earl Warren Show Grounds in beautiful Santa Barbara, California from 19-23 June. Read story.

Spring Teen Arts Mentorship Group Exhibition

The Arts Fund is pleased to announce the opening of the Spring 2013 Teen Arts Mentorship Group Exhibition on Friday, May 24, 2013. More than 50 paintings, photographs, and bronze sculptures, will highlight the diverse talents of 30 high school students who participated in four mentorship classes this spring. This year’s program was led by local master artists Nevin Littlehale, Michael Irwin, Elizabeth Schwyzer, and Phillip Van Nostrand. Read story.

EDC Reaches Major Clean Water Settlement Targeting Pollution From Oil and Gas Field in Coastal Ventura County

Vintage Production California, LLC Agrees to Better Manage Stormwater Runoff from Rincon Grubb Oil Field, Provide Advance Notice and Water Quality Testing for Hydraulic Fracturing Read story.

Shadows in Space - Media Arts & Technology

An annual display of Master’s and Doctoral student work in ... Read More