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VIDEO: Rethinking offender care in Santa Barbara County
150 150 Christopher Nelson

Now almost three years into AB 109, counties like Santa Barbara are allocating resources toward programming that stops recidivism in its tracks

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Reader Poll: Millennials optimistic about future but down on present economy
150 150 John Guenther

The biggest, most diverse generation has witnessed the boom and bust of recent years. Not surprisingly, they’re worried about their economic future. An economic summit in Los Angeles this week looked to start a conversation on making a difference in that outlook.

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Don’t call “government innovation” in California an oxymoron
150 150 Jim Mayer

On Tuesday in the Capitol, the Committee on the Awards for Innovations in Higher Education outlined its plans for allocating $50 million to community colleges and universities

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STEAM-powered carnival seeks to create tomorrow’s engineers
150 150 Michelle Bergmann

A new kind of show is coming to town. But instead of being wowed by lion tamers and cycling clowns, a group of mad scientists entertain the future of technology.

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Poll: What should be the top priority for next CA Secretary of State?
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

Although not yet elected, a lengthy to-do list already awaits the next California Secretary of State on his first day in office. Which issue do you think he should tackle first?

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