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President Biden has nominated Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the next chief of naval operations. If confirmed she'd be the first woman who would serve in that role and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

President Biden named Kim Cheatle, a veteran Secret Service official, to be the agency's next director as it faces controversy over missing text messages around the time of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Wilshire Hospice a local not for profit, offering comprehensive In-Home Hospice Services to terminally ill individuals and their families, is seeking volunteers to provide valuable emotional and practical support to community members at the end of life. Volunteers are needed in all areas of San Luis Obispo County and North Santa Barbara County. Spanish speaking volunteers are a plus. Wilshire Hospice volunteer training is designed to provide a soulful opportunity for personal growth while equipping you with the skills and support you will need for a meaningful experience. Volunteer training, which includes four, four-hour sessions, is held via Zoom.

Training dates are: * Wednesday, March 9, 2022 12:30-4:30 p.m. * Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 12:30-4:30 p.m. * Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 12:30-4:30 p.m. * Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Participants must attend all four sessions. If there are conflicts, please let us know and we will work with you. To sign-up, or for more information, please call Wilshire Hospice at (805) 782-8608 and ask for the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator or email ddight@wilshirehcs.org.

A political scandal has erupted over allegations of severe abuses of Palestinians. A military official, who had leaked a video, disappeared briefly on Sunday. She was found later and is now being held in prison.

Learning systems inspired by the brain’s neural structure exhibit intelligent behavior and can learn by example through highly interconnected computer processing elements—a key feature of the artificial intelligence (A.I.) paradigm. This lecture provides an introduction and timely perspective on the fundamental and technological aspects of A.I. along with real-world applications in fields as diverse as biology, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, and environmental science. Grady Hanrahan is a Professor of Chemistry at California Lutheran University (CLU). He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from the University of Plymouth, England. With experience in directing undergraduate and graduate research, he has taught at California State University, Los Angeles, and CLU. His research interests span instrumentation, design and development, chemometrics, computational neural networks, environmental analysis, and the use of swarm intelligence metaheuristics to model complex chemical and biological systems. He has written or co-written numerous peer-reviewed technical papers and is the author or editor of five books detailing the use of chemical separation methods and computational modeling techniques. The Fifty and Better program was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.

A new report finds Google makes millions of dollars in ad buys from anti-abortion "pregnancy centers" that aim to divert women who are seeking abortion care.

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to present “Southern California Beach Culture from George Freeth to World War II” a lecture by Patrick Moser taking place on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The presentation, incorporating some of the stories from Moser’s book, Surf & Rescue, will be enhanced with original photographs of the people and places who built California beach culture in the first half of the 20th century. Cost is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other members, and $20 for members of the public. There will also be a pre-lecture reception for members only from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Learn more about the event and register here: https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/santa-barbara-maritime-museum-presents-southern-california-beach-culture-from-george-freeth-to-world-war-ii-a-lecture-with-patrick-moser/

Moser’s presentation introduces the early history of California beach culture as we recognize it today—surfing, lifeguards, and the image of California’s beaches as places of fun, health, and sex appeal. The arc of that story began with the arrival of native-Hawaiian George Freeth in Southern California in 1907. He made headlines with his rescue of seven fishermen, an act of heroism that highlighted his innovative lifeguarding techniques; but he also funded California's first surf club and coached both male and female athletes including Olympic swimming champion and “father of modern surfing” Duke Kahanamoku. Freeth combined surfing and lifeguarding to create the foundation of what would become an important part of the Golden State’s global identity.

Santa Barbara Dentist to Reward Kids for Not Eating Candies During Halloween Event

Santa Barbara Dentist Dr. Michael Carley is holding a candy buy-back event at his office after Halloween.

Parents and kids who bring in their candy stash will get rewarded with $2 for every pound they bring!

Dr Carley, practicing dentistry for 15 years in Santa Barbara, has seen the harmful effects of excess sugar wreaking havoc on one’s health.

“This event will let parents turn trick or treating into a fun and healthy event and reward the child for making correct choices for his body!” Dr Carley said.

Earlier in October, Dr. Carley and his staff delivered over $9,000 worth of free dental treatments to local residents who could not afford dentistry during his Dentistry From The Heart Day.

Dr. Carley shared, “My team and I have always had a slogan: Treating people, not just teeth. Providing a free dental day aligns with our philosophy of taking care of people in need!”

The Halloween Candy Buy-Back Event will be held on:
Date: November 1 to 7, 2023
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Location: 2780 State St. #6 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

“Our community can get stronger if we reach out to our neighbors and help those who need it.” Dr Carley concluded.

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For more details of the Halloween event, go to: www.facebook.com/MountainandSeaDental
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Gwen
Office: (805) 316-3821
Address: 2780 State St. #6 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Email: drcarleysreception@gmail.com

Camerata Pacifica, noted for its adventurous musical offerings, continues its season with an intriguing program of remarkable works for percussion and piano that features two sets of musical spouses, April 1-6, 2025, at four Southern California locations.

The musical athleticism of acclaimed piano duo Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee, spouses who “produce an entirely unified sound… (and) fool our ears into believing all the notes are coming from a single musician” (The Berkshire Edge) is showcased on Stravinsky’s electrifying The Rite of Spring for Piano Four Hands. They also perform Poulenc’s Elegie for Two Pianos, a tender and beautiful memorial to a friend, and J.S. Bach’s Three Chorale Preludes, arranged for piano duo by Hungarian composer György Kurtág.

Camerata Pacifica Principal Percussionist Ji Hye Jung and percussionist W. Lee Vinson, spouses as well and both lauded for their extraordinary talent and enthralling performances, join Dank and Lee to let their mallets fly on Bartók’s landmark Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion.

The performances are Tuesday, April 1, 7:30 pm, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, April 3, 8:00 pm, at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; Friday, April 4, 7:00 pm, at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy of the West; and Sunday, April 6, 3:00 pm, at Thousand Oaks’ Janet and Ray Scherr Forum.

For tickets ($75 at The Huntington, Music Academy of the West, and Zipper Hall; $91, including fees, at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum) and information, visit www.cameratapacifica.org.

"I really love it," Jolien Boumkwo said as her unusual turn in the 100-meter hurdles created a sensation.