The March 11, 2011 tsunami in Japan.

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Stephen Jospeh, attorney for the Save the Plastic Bag Coalition, examines a reusable bag from Urban Outfitters

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Prosecuting attorney Paula Waldman (left) and defense attorney Deedrea Egar (right)

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CHOKED UP: Ordinance proponent Isaac Hernández stuffs a plastic bag in his mouth as he addresses the council, imitating the marine life that dies from ingesting such litter.

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Michelle Drown

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A junior artist working on the Summer Solstice Celebration

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John W. Ambrecht

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The 2012 Sheriff Explorers team

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Tim Wennes, vice chairman of Union Bank (left) and George Leis, President and COO of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust

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Tim Wennes, vice chairman of Union Bank (left) and George Leis, President and COO of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust

Published on March 14, 2012