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Election 2008: School Board Candidates Aim for Top of Class
By Rob Kuznia, Noozhawk Staff Writer - Six candidates are vying for three spots on the Santa Barbara school board. Noozhawk puts them to the test.
Santa Barbara School Districts Q&A: Annette Cordero
By Noozhawk Staff -
Sports »
Cross Country: SBCC's Colijn Takes Eighth in WSC Preview
By Dave Loveton - Her finish in the 5K women's race helps the Vaqueros to a seventh-place finish.
Golf: San Marcos Girls Come Out Swinging
By Shawn Ricci - Brianna Wiley stays consistent, with five other Royals within six strokes of one another.
Nonprofits »
Feeding the Hungry, One Bowl At a Time
By Danyel Dean - Reserve your seat now for the Empty Bowls Luncheon, a benefit for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
Arts »
Santa Barbara Music Club Begins Season with Benefit Concert
By Gerald Carpenter, Noozhawk Contributor - Then, the first Saturday matinee concert will feature the talents of pianists Ucbasaran and Gallo.
Sustainable Life »
Serendipity: We Have the Energy
By Karen Telleen-Lawton, Noozhawk Columnist - Using technologies that already exist or are on the horizon, we can become "Fossil-free by '33."
Opinions »
Robert Scheer: A Plague Upon the White House
By Robert Scheer - Thanks to Bush's distorted priorities, not even God can help us.
News Releases »
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Most Valuable Parents: Michelle and Mario Pintor, Brandon School
By Mollie Helmuth, Noozhawk Intern
From committees and the farmer's market to filling roles of handyman and traffic controller, this couple are the school's go-to volunteers.
Air Quality Watch Issued for Santa Barbara County
By Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Elevated levels of particles have been detected; the watch is in effect through the weekend.
Captain's Log: Leopard the Most Beautiful Shark in the Sea
By Capt. David Bacon, Noozhawk Columnist
Don't let their looks fool you; they're stealth, silent — and deadly. Handle with caution.
Commentary: Proposition 8 Would Jeopardize Fundamental Rights
By Alex Dunn
While religious groups will define marriage by their standards, the government has no place in choosing who is or is not allowed a civil marriage.
Taste the Bounty of the Santa Barbara Channel
By Brian Slagle
Saturday's flavorful Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival begins at 10 a.m.
Chumash Indians to Donate $100,000 to Three Local Charities
By Noozhawk staff
The Santa Ynez Band says it's proud to support efforts that address the needs of the community.
Soccer: Ibrahim's Free Kick Lifts SBCC to 2-1 Win Over Glendale
By Dave Loveton
Mark Knight also nets a goal for the Vaqueros, moving him into second place among California scorers.
Franklin Elementary Hoping to Drum Up Student Interest in Mariachi Group
By Barbara Keyani
A meeting about the free program, open to students from all Santa Barbara schools, will be held Tuesday.
Soccer: UCSB Scores 3-0 Big West Win Over Cal State Northridge
By Bill Mahoney
The Gauchos jump to an early lead in their first home match in nearly four weeks.
Soccer: Lady Vaqueros Stay Unbeaten With 3-1 Win
By Dave Loveton
No. 6 SBCC overcomes a windstorm to stir up trouble for Oxnard.
Outdoors Q&A: What If I Can't Read the Tags?
By Carrie Wilson
Read on for answers to that question and others about state regulations on hunting and fishing.
Noozhawk Photo of the Day:

The Arno River in Firenze, Italy. Photographed by
Have Your Say!
Interesting that Mr. Scheer would omit any reference to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, or as The One describes it: “The tragedy of 9/11.”
By on 10/10
From the entry 'Robert Scheer: A Plague Upon the White House'.
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Kenneth Volk Winemaker Dinner at the Santa Ynez Inn
Saturday, October 11th, 2008
Gourmet 5-course dinner and wine for $95++
www.santaynezinn.com 805.688.5588
Santa Barbara Psychotherapy
Individuals ~ Couples ~ Families
Kristine J. Schwarz, M.A., MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist Lic. # MFC 44909
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Santa Barbara Beer Festival
On October 18, 2008, the Santa Barbara Beer Festival, a celebration of the best of beer from Craft Breweries throughout California, with live music, delicious food and all the wonderful beer you can sample on a sunny afternoon will be held at Eling's Park.
Please log onto www.sbbeerfestival.com for more information.









