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December 2008
Toxics in toys concern again this holiday season
12/22/2008 9:36am Download MP3
Tighter laws are taking effect this year to try to improve toy safety. But...officials say for this holiday season...the motto once again should be Buyer Beware.
Drive tries to get people to use reusable bags at stores
12/19/2008 9:12am Download MP3
It's a question you get almost every time at the supermarket: Paper or Plastic? The environmentally friendly answer is neither. KCLU looks at an effort in Santa Barbara County to educate the public about this issue, and pass out thousands of reusable bags.
Santa gets big help in Santa Barbara
12/18/2008 9:05am Download MP3
Santa is getting some big help in Santa Barbara to handle kids seeking to get their wish lists to the North Pole. Santa's helpers are gearing up to handle tens of thousands of calls from around the country for the next few days.
South Coast businesses get help going green
12/17/2008 9:11am Download MP3
Are South Coast businesses doing all they can to operate in an environmentally friendly way? A program kicking off today is not only helping businesses go green, its providing consumers with certification so they know they are shopping green.
Energy efficiency program means big local power savings
12/16/2008 9:46am Download MP3
From replacing old lights in businesses, to outdated lights on your Christmas tree...a local energy efficiency program is helping to save millions of killowatt hours a year.
Researchers talk about living on Santa Rosa Island
12/15/2008 9:15am Download MP3
The Channel Islands are one of our region's most important natural resources. Some of these reseachers helping to study, and preserve them actually work, and live on them. KCLU's Lance Orozco reports from Santa Rosa Island...where he talks with some biologists about life on the Channel Islands.
State Street ballet debuts new rendition of Nutcracker
12/12/2008 9:28am Download MP3
A timeless story...and, instantly recognizable music have turned Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" into a holiday tradition. KCLU gives us a look at an internationally known ballet company's version of the classic, which will be performed December 13th and 14th in Santa Barbara.
Unity Shoppe offers help with dignity to those in need
12/11/2008 9:14am Download MP3
Imagine what it would be like if your family didn't have food, clothing, or presents during the holidays. Tens of thousands of people are in that position. KCLU's Lance Orozco gives us a look at a Santa Barbara store that opens it's doors, and helps families in need pick out what they need for free.
Santa Barbara County approves controversial plans for resort
12/10/2008 9:17am Download MP3
The war may not be over yet, but a developer has won a huge battle over efforts to build a new resort on the South Coast. Plans to build a new Miramar Resort in Montecito have received final Santa Barbara County approval.
Entertainment reporting pioneer Rona Barrett talks about her career
12/9/2008 9:21am Download MP3
Long before there was "Entertainment Tonight" or "Access Hollywood"...a now retired Santa Barbara County woman was a pioneer in the world of television showbiz reporting. KCLU's Lance Orozco talks with Rona Barrett.
Forum set to help Tea Fire victims rebuild
12/8/2008 9:42am Download MP3
Hundreds of families are coping with the tragedy of losing their homes in last month's "Tea" Fire. As many plan to rebuild...there is an opportunity to build more fire safe, and more environmentally friendly homes. Experts are putting together a December 13th forum to help fire victims rebuild sustainably.
South Coast activists lobby national leaders for change
12/5/2008 9:40am Download MP3
Some political activists from the South Coast are in Washington, D-C, trying to insure that the new Obama administration is hearing their calls for social reform.
Ventura City Council to look at controversial rental housing plan
12/4/2008 9:19am Download MP3
The demand for affordable housing on the South Coast has also created a market for under the table, substandard housing units. KCLU looks at how one local city is trying to tackle the issue, with some ideas that are also making waves with landlords.
More arrests made in murder of local businessman
12/3/2008 9:44am Download MP3
It was a shocking crime...a South Coast businessman was gunned down, and robbed in broad daylight, while leaving a bank. One man was arrested shortly after the killing...but now...four others are in custody, and a fifth is being sought.
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