Santa Barbara-Goleta, Saturday, October 11, 2008

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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 »

Mollie Helmuth / Noozhawk Photo

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.

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Noozhawk Photo of the Day:

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The Arno River in Firenze, Italy. Photographed by Charles Croninger

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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.”

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From the entry 'Robert Scheer: A Plague Upon the White House'.

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