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May 2008
Food banks worried about increasing demand for help
5/9/2008 10:38am Download MP3
Food banks in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties say they've seen the biggest surge in request for aid in decades, as a result of the economic downturn. A food drive planned for May 10th could give some short term relief... but they're worried about long term prospects.
Little known sport of Lawn Bowling gets boost on South Coast
5/8/2008 9:38am Download MP3
It's a centuries old sport....yet is virtually unknown here in the U-S. Now, some South Coast clubs are sharing their love of Lawn Bowling with the community.
Mandatory spaying, neutering proposal leads to controversy in Santa Barbara county
5/7/2008 9:09am Download MP3
No one wants to see homeless dogs, or cats. Is mandatory spaying, or neutering the answer? The controversial idea is the center of a debate raging in Santa Barbara county.
Historic 1920's art studios on South Coast to get green makeover
5/6/2008 9:16am Download MP3
A historic building complex in downtown Santa Barbara is geting a makeover which will not only restore the buildings, but make them among the most energy efficient in the region.
Author discusses new book looking at anatomy of American democracy
5/5/2008 9:52am Download MP3
How is democracy fairing in America? And, how does it stack up against other democracies around the world? The new book "Understanding America" probes these questions, through a collection of essays. Co-editor James Q. Wilson discusses some of the findings, in advance of a lecture in Santa Barbara.
Governor Schwarzenegger calls for budget reform in face of state crisis
5/2/2008 9:20am Download MP3
Califrnia's budget crisis, which is now said to be in the 20 billion dollar range. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is hop-scotching around the state this week, pushing budget reform. KCLU's Lance Orozco talks with the Governor about his ideas.
New system helps Santa Barbara County track registered sex offenders
5/1/2008 9:51am Download MP3
Santa Barbara County is home to more than 700 registered sex offenders. A new computer database is helping the county's law enforcement agencies...and the public keep track of the registered offenders living in the county.
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