KCLU Features Archives
May 2012
- May 21, 2012 - Little Known Community On South Coast Fights Back Against Bullying
- May 18, 2012 - Non-Profit Agency That Helped Thousands Buy Homes On South Coast To Host Weekend Home Buying Fair
- May 17, 2012 - Horse Rescued After Swimming Into Santa Barbara Channel
- May 16, 2012 - Santa Barbara County Trying To Unite Efforts In The County To Fight Homelessness
- May 15, 2012 - Local, State Avocado Industry Concerned About Potentially Destructive Pest Discovered In California
- May 14, 2012 - Local Research Project Looks At Impacts Of Earthquakes, Tsunamis On Beach Habitats
- May 11, 2012 - State Board Of Education Approves Putting Santa Paula Schools Merger Proposal Before Voters
- May 10, 2012 - Book Reveals Little Known Role of Past Presidents In Helping Sitting U.S. Presidents
- May 9, 2012 - "Flying Museums" Visit Ventura County As Part Of National Tour
- May 8, 2012 - Leading Oceanographer Says El Nino, Or La Nina Unlikely For South Coast: Predicting What He Calls "La Nada"
- May 7, 2012 - Mother of Six To Get Doctorate From Same Ventura County University Where Daughter Is Graduating This Weekend
- May 4, 2012 - Federal Reserve Bank Executives Talk In Santa Barbara About State Of The Economy
- May 3, 2012 - Tiempo Libre To Bring Unique Blend Of Salsa, Jazz, Rock, And Cuban Music To Ventura Music festival
- May 2, 2012 - Arts Leaders Gather For Symposium On South Coast To Look At How To Do More With Less, In Era Of Funding Cuts
- May 1, 2012 - Work Officially Underway On Carpool Lanes For 101 Freeway In Ventura/Santa Barbara Counties
April 2012
- April 30, 2012 - Expert On U.S./Pakistani Relations To Speak On South Coast
- April 23, 2012 - Researchers Meet in Santa Barbara County To Talk About Progess In Battling Alzheimer's Disease
- April 20, 2012 - UCSB Researchers Discover Dangerous New Form of Salmonella
- April 19, 2012 - Cyberbullying Expert Helps Show Local Educators, Law Enforcement Officers How To Deal With The Problem
- April 18, 2012 - Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department Continues To Wrangle With Costs, Problems Related To Mental Health Issues With Jail Inmates
- April 17, 2012 - Ventura County College Graduate Talks About Unexpected Move From Educator To Nationally Known Political Activist
- April 16, 2012 - Jazz Legend Charles Lloyd Set To Perform in Santa Barbara County
- April 13, 2012 - South Coast University Students Aid In Japan's Disaster Relief Efforts
- April 12, 2012 - Internationally Known Psychologist Speaks About His Research During South Coast Visit
- April 11, 2012 - Financially Struggling Santa Barbara County Fire Department Looks At Future Needs
- April 10, 2012 - Ventura County Looks At Pension Reforms
- April 9, 2012 - Local Agencies Which Help Feed Hungry Feeling Pinch Of Decreased Giving
- April 6, 2012 - UCSB Researcher Helps With Unmanned Space Mission Which Helps Answer Questions About The Planet Mercury
- April 5, 2012 - South Coast Citrus Growers Fearful Destructive Bacterial Disease May Spread Into Region
- April 4, 2012 - City Of Ventura To Explore Call For New Westside Park
- April 3, 2012 - Ventura County Girl Launches Drive To Recycle 100,000 Beverage Containers In Region By Earth Dayt
- April 2, 2012 - Arrest Of Suspected Drug Dealers Latest Chapter Of Efforts To Control Heroin Problem In Simi Valley
March 2012
- March 30, 2012 - New Dance Work Developed In Santa Barbara By New York Theater Company To World Premiere This Weekend
- March 29, 2012 - New Economic Forecast Paints Weak Outlook For Ventura County
- March 28, 2012 - New Exhibition Highlighting History Of U.S. Secret Service Opens In Ventura County
- March 27, 2012 - Carpinteria Sued Over Ordinance To Ban Single Use Plastic Bags
- March 22, 2012 - Santa Barbara County Agency Which Provides Alcohol, Drug, And Mental Health Services In Financial Trouble
- March 21, 2012 - Santa Barbara County Leaders Upset County Is Being Stuck With Potentially Large Prescription Drug Bill For Jail Inmate
- March 20, 2012 - Ventura Journalist Writing Book About Almost Forgotten War Correspondent
- March 19, 2012 - New Report Outlines Extent Of Water Pollution Problems At Toxic Waste Dump In Ventura County
- March 16, 2012 - Popular Canyon In Santa Barbara County Purchased By Land Trust For Permanent Preservation
- March 15, 2012 - State Funding Cuts May Prompt Closure Of One Of Ventura County's Courthouses
- March 14, 2012 - Ventura County Drops Controversial Effort To Develop Labor Agreement For New Hospital Construction Project
- March 13, 2012 - Santa Barbara Based Bank Chain Changing Hands In $1.5 Billion Dollar Deal
- March 12, 2012 - Theater Company Bringing Shakespeare's Work to Life In Ventura County Schools
- March 9, 2012 - Internationally Known Environmental Researcher Raises Questions About Climate Change
- March 8, 2012 - Dozens Of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Being Installed In Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties
- March 7, 2012 - Montecito Resort Developer Seeks More Time, Tax Break For Project
- March 6, 2012 - Work To Begin Soon On Project To Add Lanes To Congested Section Of 101 Freeway in Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties
- March 5, 2012 - Local Researchers Say Bacteria May Have Ability To Communicate With Each Other Through Touch
- March 2, 2012 - Ventura County's First Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, For Seriously Injured Or Ill Kids, To Officially Open Today
- March 1, 2012 - Show Brings Traditional Western Poetry, Music To Santa Barbara County
February 2012
- February 29, 2012 - Cats Finding New Homes After Successful Relocation To Mainland, In Effort To Restore Habitat On San Nicholas Island
- February 28, 2012 - Experts On Self Injury To Talk In Ventura County About What They Call Silent Epidemic
- February 27, 2012 - U.C. Santa Barbara Researcher Helps Develop New Clues Into Diagnosing Major Cause Of Blindness
- February 24, 2012 - Artist Turning 12 Ton Block Of Limestone Into Sculpture For Social Services Complex In Moorpark
- February 23, 2012 - 70th Anniversary Of First Attack ON U.S. Mainland During World War Two, Which Occured In Santa Barbara County
- February 22, 2012 - Exhibition Featuring Artifacts From George Washington's Life Opens In Simi Valley
- February 21, 2012 - Agricultural Alliance Conference in Ventura County Looks At Getting More Fresh Produce Into Local Homes
- February 17, 2012 - Internationally Know Latin Jazz Orchestra Set To Play In Ventura
- February 16, 2012 - Local Economists Talk About Eurozone Crisis, And Potential Impacts On U.S.
- February 15, 2012 - Report Says Santa Barbara County Fire Department Facing Financial Crisis
- February 14, 2012 - Television Comedy Legend To Headline Benefit In Conejo Valley
- February 13, 2012 - Federal Ban Set To Take Effect To Prevent Sewage Dumping By Large Ships Off California Coastline
- February 10, 2012 - Santa Barbara Museum Of Art Opening New Exhibition As Part Of Regional "Pacific Standard Time" Art Collaborative
- February 9, 2012 - New Gospel Choir Group Bringing Music To Ventura County
- February 8, 2012 - Santa Barbara County Moving To Consolidate Public Safety Air Operations
- February 7, 2012 - Solar Car Visits South Coast As Part Of Effort To Set World Record For Crossing Globe
- February 6, 2012 - Programs Help Underrepresented Santa Barbara County Students Have Better Chance At Graduation, College
- February 3, 2012 - Santa Barbara County Based Agency Expands Global Efforts To Provide Safe Drinking Water For All
- February 2, 2012 - Elementary School Students Lobby For Plastic Bag Ban In Santa Barbara
- February 1, 2012 - Simi Valley To Pursue Ordinance To Try To Discourage Adult Film Shoots In The City
January 2012
- January 31, 2012 - New Step Announced To Try To Improve Safety On Highway 154 In Santa Barbara County
- January 30, 2012 - Social Justice Conference Looks At Income Gaps, Impacts In Ventura County
- January 27, 2012 - Ventura County Animal Shelter Management Focus Of Discussion
- January 26, 2012 - Police, Volunteers Search Agoura Hills Dump For Gun Used To Kill Star High School Soccer Player
- January 25, 2012 - UCSB Student Talks About Carbon Monoxide Ordeal Which Left Her In Coma For 35 Days
- January 24, 2012 - Authorities Hope Photos From Disposable Camera Will Solve Mystery Behind Skeleton Discovered In Oxnard In 2006
- January 23, 2012 - Santa Barbara County Developing Cutting Edge Recycling Program To Try To Cut Flow Into Dump By 50%
- January 20, 2012 - Popular Santa Barbara County Concert Venue Using Portions Of Ticket Sales For Arts
- January 19, 2012 - Governor Says California Making Progress, But Tax Hikes And More Budget Cuts Needed To Balance Budget
- January 18, 2012 - Santa Barbara County Looks At Steps To Improve Escape Routes From Foothills During Brushfires
- January 12, 2012 - La Conchita Marks Grim Landslide Anniversary
- January 10, 2012 - Ventura County To Get First Inpatient Hospice Facility
- January 9, 2012 - Santa Barbara County Based Research Team Issues Warning About Invasive Plants
- January 6, 2012 - Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces 2012 Lineup
- January 5, 2012 - Santa Barbara Leaders, Community Members Hold Event To Show They Won't Tolerate Hate Crimes
- January 4, 2012 - State Supreme Court Rulings On Redevelopment Have Local Officials Upset
- January 3, 2012 - Cutting Edge Technology Being Used To Build New Equestrian, Pedestrian Bridge In Ventura County
December 2011
- December 22, 2011 - New Museum Celebrates Ventura County's Agricultural Roots
- December 21, 2011 - Migrating Monarch Butterflies Invade South Coast, Create Spectacular Sight For Nature Lovers
- December 20, 2011 - Emotions Run High At Sentencing Of Ventura County Teen Who Killed Classmate In What Prosecutors Called Hate Crime
- December 19, 2011 - Unique Program At Santa Barbara High School Helps Prepare Teens For Business World
- December 16, 2011 - Santa Barbara County Researchers Part Of Global Team Studying Supernova
- December 15, 2011 - New Group Formed To Help LGBT Teens, Young Adults In Ventura County
- December 14, 2011 - Ventura County College Students Learn About Business, Music, And Museum Management Through Class At LA's Grammy Museum
- December 13, 2011 - Retired Supreme Court Justice Talks To Teens In Ventura County About Civics
- December 12, 2011 - New Affordable Housing Development Opens In Ventura County
- December 9, 2011 - Former CBS Anchor Katie Couric Talks About Controversy, Future Plans For Her Career During Ventura County Appearance
- December 8, 2011 - Experts At International Aging Conference Held By Santa Barbara University Say Many Of Us Are Unprepared For Life After Retirement
- December 7, 2011 - Ventura Navy Veteran Remembers Attack On Pearl Harbor On Its 70th Anniversary
- December 6, 2011 - Local Expert Talks About Coping With Stress During Holidays Of Loss Of Loved Ones
- December 2, 2011 - Ventura County Education Leaders Worried About Potential Local Impacts Of Latest State Budget Crisis
- December 1, 2011 - Terminally Ill Artist's Last Wish For Exhibition Of His Work In Santa Barbara To Happen Starting Thursday Night
November 2011
- November 30, 2011 - Santa Barbara County Company Playing Key Role In Mars Exploration Mission
- November 29, 2011 - UCSB Protest Adds To Demonstrations Around State With Concern Over Confrontations At U.C. Campuses
- November 28, 2011 - Ventura County Man Inventor Of More Than 600 Toys During Seven Decade Long Career
- November 23, 2011 - "Blue Man Group" performs in Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties
- November 22, 2011 - Santa Barbara Man Battling Rare Neurological Disorder Creates Foundation To Raise Awarness About The Issue
- November 21, 2011 - Ventura County Courtroom Opens Doors To Showcase Adoption Process
- November 18, 2011 - New State Budget Crisis Threatens Education, Social Service Programs
- November 17, 2011 - Efforts To Preserve Southern California Steelhead May Include Fishing Restrictions
- November 16, 2011 - Santa Barbara County Rejects Participation In Regional Plastic Bag Ban Effort
- November 15, 2011 - Giant Community Clinic In Santa Barbara Seeks To Help Homeless
- November 14, 2011 - Ventura County Educated Journalist Returns to County To Talk About Experiences In Mideast
- November 11, 2011 - Marine Debris From Japanese Tsunami Could Hit Hawaii, West Coast
- November 10, 2011 - Musical Headed To Santa Barbara Combines Work Of Singing, Choreography Legends
- November 9, 2011 - Santa Barbara County To Look At Controversial Crude Oil Production Tax Proposal
- November 7, 2011 - Man Whose Career Spanned Espionage, To Hollywood Movies To Speak In Ventura County
- November 4, 2011 - "New Noise" Music Conference Brings Cutting Edge Artists, Music Industry Leaders To Santa Barbara
- November 3, 2011 - Hundreds of Secret Documents From Cold War Era Released at CIA Symposium At Reagan Library In Simi Valley
- November 2, 2011 - Infestation Of Potentially Destructive Insect Found In Santa Barbara County
- November 1, 2011 - Water Rates Trigger Controversy In Ojai Valley
October 2011
- October 31, 2011 - Ventura County Group Plays Matchmaker Between Seniors Citizens, Volunteers
- October 28, 2011 - New Football Stadium At California Lutheran University, In Ventura County Is Also Art Gallery
- October 27, 2011 - Show In Ventura County Brings "Rat Pack" Back To Life On Stage
- October 26, 2011 - Oxnard Drops Three Year Battle Over New Power Plant Planned For The City
- October 25, 2011 - Plans Released For Continued Efforts To Deal With Toxics In Ocean Off Southern California
- October 24, 2011 - Japanese-American Internment Camps In U.S. During World War Two To Be Focus Of Conejo Valley Event
- October 18, 2011 - Former Irish President, U.N. Human Rights Commissioner To Speak On South Coast
- October 17, 2011 - Solar Lamps Created By Santa Barbara Group Being Distributed Around World
- October 14, 2011 - State Community Colleges Chancellor Says Funding Cuts Forcing Education "Rationing"
- October 13, 2011 - Global Leaders Meet In Ventura County To Talk About Nuclear Disarmament
- October 12, 2011 - Undersea Survey Underway To Assess Danger Of Oil Leak From Tanker Sunk Off Central Coast During World War II
- October 11, 2011 - "Occupy" Protest Movement Takes Root In Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties
- October 10, 2011 - Online Video Instructional Library Getting Millions Of Users
- October 7, 2011 - Ballet About Van Gogh in Santa Barbaba Unusual Multi-Media Mix
- October 6, 2011 - Experts Say Unusual Early October Storm Not Indicator Of Strength Of Rainfall Season
- October 5, 2011 - Mountain Lion Killed By Poachers Impacts Ongoing Research In Santa Monica Mountains
- October 4, 2011 - Group Keeping Tradition Of "Singing Cowboys" Alive To Perform on South Coast
- October 3, 2011 - Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Blast Survivor To Be Honored in Santa Barbara For Role In Anti-Nuclear Activism
September 2011
- September 30, 2011 - Ventura County To Host What's Being Called The County's First World Music Festival
- September 29, 2011 - Businessman Who's Given Millions Of Pairs Of Shoes To Needy Kids Around The World To Speak In Santa Barbara
- September 28, 2011 - Ventura County Gears Up To Take Over Management Of Convicts Being Diverted From State Prisons, To The County
- September 27, 2011 - Two Santa Barbara County Women Start School In Haiti
- September 26, 2011 - Tsunami Warning Plan Update Up For Approval In Ventura County
- September 23, 2011 - Real Life "Gidget" To Appear At Santa Barbara Screening Of Documentary About Her Life
- September 22, 2011 - Economic Woes Adding To Existing Affordable Housing Crisis In Ventura County
- September 21, 2011 - Santa Barbara County Reluctantly Approves Plan For County Takeover Of Management Of Some Convicts
- September 12, 2011 - Picasso, Braque Artistic Collaboration Focus Of Groundbreaking Exhibition Opening in Santa Barbara
- September 9, 2011 - "Pods" Used By People In The Process Of Moving Find New Homes As Mobile Arts Galleries In Ventura County
- September 8, 2011 - National Search Dog Training Facility In Ventura County To Open Gates For First Time On 9/11 Anniversary
- September 7, 2011 - Santa Barbara County Advances Controversial Efforts To Cut Air Pollution
- September 6, 2011 - Local Artists Substitute I-Pads And Apps For Canvas, Paints, And Brushes To Create Paintings
- September 2, 2011 - Ventura County Woman Who Founded Search Dog Foundation Honored By CNN
- September 1, 2011 - Controversial Hydraulic Fracturing Process Used To Extract Oil, Gas From Ground Focus Of Panel Discussion In Santa Barbara
August 2011
- August 31, 2011 - Is It A Treasure...Or Junk? Art Appraisers Take Part In Public Event At Museum Of Ventura County
- August 30, 2011 - Some Charities Accidentally Breaking Law With Raffles
- August 29, 2011 - NFL's New Orleans Saints Wrap Up Week Long Training Camp In Ventura County
- August 26, 2011 - Prosecution, Defense Take Aim At Each Other In Closing Arguments For Trial Of Ventura County Teen Accused Of Killing Classmate In Hate Crime
- August 25, 2011 - Scientists, Engineers From Around World In Santa Barbara County To Exchange Latest Data On Earthquakes
- August 24, 2011 - UCSB Marine Biologist Turns His Love Of Fish Into Coffee Table Book
- August 23, 2011 - Historic Citrus Labels Now Focus Of Art Exhibition In Ventura County
- August 22, 2011 - Efforts To Save State Beach In Ventura County From Closure Facing Deadline
- August 19, 2011 - World War Two Fighter Pilots Group In Ventura County For What Could Be Their Final Convention
- August 18, 2011 - Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Could Disrupt 101 Freeway Expansion Plans In Santa Barbara County
- August 17, 2011 - Congressional Medal Of Honor Winner Talks About Service To Country During Ventura County Visit
- August 16, 2011 - Ventura County Part Of National Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Being Dedicated in Washington, D.C.
- August 15, 2011 - Conference in Santa Barbara County Tries To Link Clean, Socially Responsible Businesses With Investors
- August 12, 2011 - Santa Barbara Charity Which Helps Feed Those In Need Facing Serious Food Shortage
- August 11, 2011 - Play Premiering in Ventura County Looks At Milestones In A Woman's Life Through Her Bras
- August 10, 2011 - Santa Barbara County Supervisors Give Final Approval to Supervisorial Redistricting Plan
- August 9, 2011 - Concern High In Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties Over Stock Market Plunge
- August 5, 2011 - Ventura County Fair Features Unusual Foods Like Chocolate Covered Bacon, Deep-Fried Kool Aid
- August 4, 2011 - State Officials Think They've Identified Source Of Oil Seepage Off Summerland
- August 3, 2011 - Firewords Among Santa Barbara County Supervisors Over Efforts To Develop New Supervisorial Districts
- August 2, 2011 - Ventura County Health Officials Worried About Impacts Of State Funding Cuts For HIV/AIDS Program
- August 1, 2011 - "Stand Down" Event Helps Homeless Veterans in Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties
July 2011
- July 29, 2011 - Local Researchers Say Study Shows People Lean Towards Generosity, Even When It Appears They Might Not Directly Benefit
- July 28, 2011 - White Sea Bass Population Growing Off Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties Thanks To Volunteer Efforts
- July 27, 2011 - Ventura County Cancer Survivor Fights Back By Creating Support Group
- July 26, 2011 - Eye Care Specialists In Santa Barbara County To Expand Free Program To Help Those In Need Locally
- July 25, 2011 - Before Disneyland, Before Magic Mountain, Southern California Had Ventura County Based Theme Park
- July 22, 2011 - State Controller Talks About California's Budget Crisis During Santa Barbara, Ventura County Trip
- July 21, 2011 - Program Helps Reduce Costs, Cut Through Red Tape For Home Solar Systems In Southern Santa Barbara County
- July 20, 2011 - New National Seabee Museum Set To Open In Ventura County
- July 19, 2011 - Aerial Survey Of Santa Barbara Channel Underway As Researchers Investigate Whale Strikes By Cargo Ships
- July 18, 2011 - Local Librarian Also Expert On Lunar Flags
- July 14, 2011 - Santa Barbara County Supervisors Appears Close to Finalizing Redistricting Plan
- July 13, 2011 - Ventura Voters May Get Chance To Settle Parking Meter Controversy, If Initiative Passes Legal Muster
- July 12, 2011 - Local Biotech Company Gets Experiment On Final Space Shuttle Mission
- July 11, 2011 - Marine & Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Gets Permanent Home in Santa Barbara County
- July 8, 2011 - Final Preparations Underway For Royal Visit To Santa Barbara County
- July 7, 2011 - "West Side Story" Film Stars To Visit Ventura To Celebrate Film's 50th Anniversary, And Kick Off Ventura Film Festival
- July 6, 2011 - Trial Of Ventura County Teen Accused Of Killing Classmate In Hate Crime Underway
- July 5, 2011 - New Health Care Network Serving 100,000 People In Ventura County Goes Online
- July 1, 2011 - Brushfire Potential From Fireworks Major Concern For Fourth Of July Weekend
June 2011
- June 30, 2011 - California Has A Budget Plan, But It Draws Mixed Reactions Even From Proponents
- June 29, 2011 - Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Could Hit Local Programs Which Help Feed The Hungry
- June 28, 2011 - Historic Movie Theater In Carpinteria Getting New Chance
- June 27, 2011 - Test Developed In Santa Barbara County Could Help Identify Struggling Students Early
- June 24, 2011 - Santa Barbara Gears Up For Summer Solstice Parade, Festival
- June 23, 2011 - Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Spearheads Effort To Buy, Preserve Stretch Of Ventura River
- June 22, 2011 - Ventura County Gives Final Approval To Supervisorial Redistricting Plan
- June 17, 2011 - Theater Production By University Professor Brings Home Ventura County Veterans Experiences
- June 16, 2011 - New Evidence May Lead To Break In Half Century Old Disappearance Of Girl In Santa Barbara County
- June 15, 2011 - Teenage Cancer Survivor Gets Dream Wish To Visit UCSB Marine Science Program
- June 14, 2011 - Ventura Minister Write Book About Open Wounds From Loss Of Loved Ones In Vietnam War
- June 10, 2011 - DUI Summit Calls For New Approaches To Fighting The Problem In Ventura County
- June 9, 2011 - Former Conejo Valley Bookstore Caps Half Century Long History With Arts, Music Festival
- June 8, 2011 - Ventura County Agency Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community To Fold
- June 7, 2011 - Red Cross Volunteers From Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties Among Those helping In Tornado, Flood Disaster Zone
- June 6, 2011 - Local Researchers Look Into Factors in Extraversion Versus Introversion
- June 3, 2011 - High Brushfire Season Comes To Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties
- June 2, 2011 - Historic Outdoor Ampitheater in Ventura County To Reopen After Rebuilding Project
- June 1, 2011 - Youth Orchestra Celebrates 50 Years in Conejo Valley
May 2011
- May 27, 2011 - Ventura County students learn about watersheds through field trips
- May 27, 2011 - Program in some local schools tries to educate kids about mental health issue
- May 25, 2011 - Alliance for Living, And Dying Well celebrates efforts to get people to do end of life planning
- May 20, 2011 - Santa Barbara Museum of Art hosts sand mandala project by monks
- May 19, 2011 - Local high school students plan near space exploration flight
- May 17, 2011 - Reconstruction of historic Santa Barbara fountain near completion
- May 16, 2011 - Firefighters talk about steps to protect homes in high brushfire danger areas
- May 13, 2011 - Alzheimer's experts talk about latest developments in efforts to battle disease
- May 12, 2011 - Goats provide green (and lively!) option for brush clearance
- May 11, 2011 - Ventura County tests emergency preparedness with giant field hsopital
- May 10, 2011 - New movie about Channel Islands National Park debuts
- May 9, 2011 - Ventura County park pays tribute to Simi Valley's forgotten agricultural heritage
- May 6, 2011 - DNA tests providing new information on decades old cold case murders in Santa Barbara County
- May 5, 2011 - California's top educator talks about budget crisis, state of schools during visit to Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties
- May 3, 2011 - Forgotton shipwreck stranding hundreds in the Channel Islands the focus of a new museum exhibition
- May 2, 2011 - Santa Barbara County literary tradition revived
April 2011
- April 29, 2011 - Ventura County home to whiskey tasting club
- April 28, 2011 - South Coast grocery store among first chain stores in nation to totally ban use of disposable bags
- April 27, 2011 - City of Santa Barbara takes new look at panhandling issue
- April 26, 2011 - Deaths of two women from Ventura County stirs effort to improve rental car safety regulation
- April 25, 2011 - Violinist Mark O'Connor among headliners at Ventura Music Festival
- April 20, 2011 - Research in Channel Islands points to nature's role in stabilizing disease outbreaks
- April 19, 2011 - Conejo Valley high school students get hands on engineering, electronics experience with robots
- April 18, 2011 - Ventura County symposium looks at ongoing crisis in Gulf Of Mexico
- April 15, 2011 - Law banning gender discrimination focus of Conejo Valley forum
- April 14, 2011 - Law And Order series, creator to be honored at Santa Barbara County event
- April 13, 2011 - Santa Barbara County moves towards consolidation of departments to streamline operations, and save money
- April 12, 2011 - Crime survivor becomes nationally known advocate for crime victims rights
- April 11, 2011 - Researcher says love songs may not paint a realistic view of relationships
- April 8, 2011 - Environmental group says homeless camps polluting Ventura River, ocean
- April 7, 2011 - Potential new scientists, engineers in Ventura County demonstrate their research
- April 6, 2011 - Summerland residents seek answer to mysterious oil seepage off coast
- April 5, 2011 - Legal settlement aids in cleanup of toxic waste site in Santa Barbara Conty
- April 4, 2011 - Pulitzer-prize winning scientist to speak locally about efforts to fight species extinction
- April 1, 2011 - Experts talk about unexpected rainy season which ends regional, statewide drought
March 2011
- March 31, 2011 - Program provides funerals for homeless veterans without family or friends
- March 30, 2011 - Santa Barbara County to close beaches to try to prevent massive party
- March 29, 2011 - National health care reform law anniversary focus of rally, and counterprotest in Ventura County
- March 28, 2011 - Humpback whale research team from Ventura County works in Hawaiian Islands
- March 18, 2011 - Dance production premiering in Santa Barbara mixes Shakespeare, Motown music
- March 17, 2011 - Santa Barbara woman celebrates St. Patrick's Day anniversary of double lung transplant
- March 16, 2011 - Ventura County ends talks over dispute with Thousand Oaks over library services
- March 15, 2011 - Local agency helps those with developmental disabilities gain independence
- March 14, 2011 - Nearly forgotten part of baseball, broadcasting history remembered
- March 10, 2011 - Study by UCSB researcher says workers think retaliation may be warranted against abusive bosses
- March 9, 2011 - Oil spill impacts creek, beach, and ocean in Ventura County
- March 8, 2011 - New health care plan to take over management of services for more than 100,000 South Coast residents
- March 7, 2011 - Poster collection on display in Ventura County is a walk through modern U.S. military history
- March 4, 2011 - Local burglary rings tied for 50 break-ins
- March 2, 2011 - Local cat rescue program helps place homeless felines
- March 2, 2011 - Oscar nominated documentary about Iraq War veteran facing PTSD to be screened in Santa Barbara
- March 1, 2011 - Internationally known local author completes six decade old promise to another writer
February 2011
- February 28, 2011 - South Coast assemblymen set aside political party differences to cooperate on legislation to benefit region, state
- February 25, 2011 - New study shows spread of pollution from toxic waste site in Ventura County
- February 24, 2011 - Local high school student helps document, and name new species
- February 23, 2011 - Ventura restaurants modify kids menus to help battle childhood obesity
- February 22, 2011 - Local relief group trying to equip emergency medical relief workers statewide
- February 21, 2011 - Family finds Santa Barbara relative after 60 year search
- February 18, 2011 - Former California schools chief talks about state of educational system
- February 17, 2011 - Ventura County tries to keep up with need for foster care families
- February 16, 2011 - Santa Barbara County drops plans for new administration building
- February 15, 2011 - High school students invent device to help people with disabilities use stairs
- February 14, 2011 - UCSB Koegel Autism Center on cutting edge of autism treatment
- February 11, 2011 - Opera company serving up free helpings of music for lunch
- February 10, 2011 - Pilot program tries to prepare parents for sending, and supporting their kids in school
- February 9, 2011 - Metrolink crash survivors, families talk to company which operated train
- February 8, 2011 - Controversy continues over fate of mail processing facility in Ventura County
- February 7, 2011 - Musical which brings high school memories to life hits stage in Ventura County
- February 4, 2011 - Ronald Reagan Presidential Library undergoes renovation as part of centennial celebration
- February 3, 2011 - Santa Barbara County government, non-profit, and religious leaders launch new effort to tackle homelessness
- February 2, 2011 - Controversy continues over proposal to toughen onshore oil spill ordinance in Santa Barbara County
- February 1, 2011 - Peace Prize winner to speak in Ventura County
January 2011
- January 31, 2011 - Internationally known author, professor talks about lack of intelligent discourse
- January 28, 2011 - New Assemblyman working overtime to do job, and prepare for military deployment to Afghanistan
- January 27, 2011 - Freedom Riders talk about experiences fighting discrimination
- January 26, 2011 - Ventura County Maritime Museum prepares to celebrate 20th anniversary, and move to new home
- January 25, 2011 - New program helping to train community members to spot potential mental health issues
- January 21, 2011 - Classic stage production re-created in joint dance company, symphony collaboration in Santa Barbara
- January 20, 2011 - Ventura County doctor talks about trip to help sick, starving children in Africa
- January 19, 2011 - Mental health treatment programs in Santa Barbara County jail reviewed
- January 18, 2011 - Local scientists involved in international space exploration project
- January 17, 2011 - Southern California theater community focuses on Ventura County for awards show
- January 14, 2011 - Local college students use vacation time to help in post-hurricane construction in Gulf region
- January 13, 2011 - Ventura school tries to cut waste output through innovative new program
- January 12, 2011 - Santa Barbara County looks at continuing onshore oil spill concerns
- January 11, 2011 - Thousands of local businesses may be eligible for free energy efficiency program
- January 10, 2011 - Asian Citus Psyllid threat to Ventura County citrus, nursery stock leads to quarantine
- January 7, 2011 - Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces 2011 lineup
- January 4, 2011 - Ventura County's first new Sheriff in more than a decade takes office
- January 3, 2011 - Santa Barbara County based effort creates low cost solar powered reading lamps for schoolchildren in developing nations
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