Ric Oberlink: Attrition Through Enforcement, Not Amnesty
The worst response to illegal immigration would be to counteract the message we are already starting to send
Susan Deacon: School Funding the State Can’t Take Away
Parcel-tax Measures W and X on June 5 ballot would ensure revenue stays localLou Segal: Parcel-Tax Measures W and X Won’t Improve Our Schools
Without fundamental reform, no amount of money will fix long-standing problems
Jack Friedlander: SBCC, School Districts Collaborate to Promote Academic, Career Success
Get Focused, Stay Focused! Initiative aims to help all students find a clear educational pathway
George Runner: Proposition 29 Another Grab for Dollars with No Accountability to Taxpayers
The measure would raise nearly $1 billion in taxes each year, but would do nothing to solve the budget deficit or control spending
Ed Easton: Imagining What Goleta Will Look Like 10 Years from Now
A city as attractive as Goleta must keep its focus on staying and becoming better
Jack Friedlander: Why SBCC Invests in the Arts
There are four reasons to support arts education, an ideal complement to all fields of study
Amber Vesely: An SBCC Student’s Perspective on Canceling Summer Session
Program's value isn't just for convenience; it's vital for students transferring to four-year schools who need a few 'last' classes
Olivia Uribe: Why the Jobs Act Is Right for America, and Jim Hightower Is Wrong
Economic Recovery requires vision, collaboration and opportunity
Jack Friedlander: Knowledge and Skills — New Currency for 21st Century
SBCC teams up with local business leaders as part of its efforts to ensure students are properly trained and educated for today's job market
Daniel Petry: Fondly Remembering the Life, and Good Times, of Our Beloved Mickey
Through the pain of a family's loss, a Jack Russell continues to draw out the smiles and memories
George Runner: Time to Cap California’s Rising Fuel Taxes
The state's double taxation on gasoline creates a windfall for government and further hurts consumersRon Werft and Steve Kaminksi: For Cottage Hospital, New Helipad Is Saving Time and Saving Lives
A meeting will be held Tuesday to discuss with area residents the impacts of the number of landings on the surrounding neighborhood
Bruce Allen: Offshore Oil Production Saves Local Wildlife
Natural oil seeps take toll on birds. Is that any way to protect our environment?Anita Peca: The Joys and Financial Challenges of Parenthood
There's no doubt that raising children is expensive, so plan ahead to provide security for you and your family
Ed Easton: Goleta’s 10th Birthday a Worthy Celebration
High school musicians the highlight at a community bash and help symbolize the bright future ahead for the city
Frank Hotchkiss: Santa Barbara Mayor Puts City First with Proposed Ballot Initiatives
Schneider puts forth a viable plan to help make up for the loss of RDA funds
George Runner: New Tax Interpretation Will Help Farmers Switch to Solar Power
California Board of Equalization clarifies exemption, ensuring its availability for agricultural expenses
Patty DeDominic: What’s On the Minds of High Achievers?
Take control of 2012 with a look at your health, wealth and time management
Adam Probolsky: Voters Are Receptive to Raising Local Revenues
Recent elections indicate voters don't lump in local government with institutional dysfunction in Sacramento and Washington
Helene Schneider: Mayor’s Year-End Message to Santa Barbara Community
There were many accomplishments in 2011 for which the city's residents can be proud, with much work still to be done in 2012
Jack Friedlander: SBCC’s Role in Meeting Today’s Challenges
Aspen Institute finalist award helps validate the college's commitment to achieving high levels of student learning
Ron Werft: Safety and Security at Our Local Hospitals
Maintaining state-of-the-art systems always a priority for Cottage Health System
Jackie Ruka: How to Control Stress Before the Holidays
Proactive approach can be the best way to go, and can help relate with others in your lifeDarryl Genis: Santa Barbara Police Making ‘Malicious, Unfounded’ Attacks
Defense attorney fires back at police union over claims that he violated State Bar's professional conduct codesEric Beecher: Santa Barbara Police Officers Rebuke Genis Over Misconduct Allegations
Union asserts that defense attorney is violating State Bar's professional conduct codes
Gov. Jerry Brown: Going Straight to Voters with Funding Initiative for Education, Public Safety
Stakes are too high to let partisan gridlock derail plan to get state back on trackBetty Fernandez: Sales of Bank-Owned Properties on Rise
Banks cracking down on California homeowners after passage of Senate Bill 458, but there are ways to avoid foreclosure
George Runner: Californians Should Get Another Vote on High-Speed Rail
Proposition 1A has doubled in cost, to nearly $100 million, since it was narrowly approved in 2008, and it shouldn't be assumed that residents still support itDeidre Dubin: Parent-Teacher Conferences for Special-Needs Students
A checkup on your child's progress and challenges at school should include specific questions and goals
Jack Friedlander: The Next Steps for SBCC Continuing Education
Achieving the Vision Task Force will work to create a fee-based, self-supported program that will meet the needs of all students
Randy Rowse: Reflections from a Political Neophyte
Santa Barbara facing issues far too serious to be sidetracked by partisan politicsRic Oberlink: Barbara Jordan and Immigration Reform
Implementing the recommendations of her U.S. commission would have helped ward off many of today's problems
Wesley Smith: Assisted Suicide Is the Euthanasia of Hope
Effort to legalize assisted suicide ignores the opportunity for patients to change their minds, or cheat death
Elaine Ellis Thomas: Suicide’s Echoes Reverberate Long After the Death
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