Santa Maria Sun / News

Cover Story

"Fighting" back: Bullying behavior can both cause and be the result of trauma, and researchers say fun activities can help kids manage

The reggae that had been bumping softly throughout the gym for nearly an hour suddenly stopped, and about a dozen barefoot children stood and lined up along the edge of a bright yellow mat. Each dressed in a different colored gi, the traditional uniform worn by Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors, the students waited to be handpicked for a one-on-one fight.  An instructor pointed out two smaller students, Payton and Jada Giddings, and the 10-year-old twins bolted out of line to the center of the mat, clearly ready to try out ... [ Read Article ]

• Solvang to allow medical marijuana, for now
• Federal appeals court orders EPA to ban possibly harmful pesticide
• Two injured in Lompoc during possible gang shooting
• Santa Barbara supervisors hear plan for Santa Maria affordable housing project
• Brandon Harper Foundation raises $2,000 for extra scholarship
• Santa Barbara County cities, nonprofits, take on homelessness and poverty with varying results

• Spotlight on: Pristine Physique - Gary Gorospe, owner

• Pioneer Valley teachers learn ways to increase resilience among students

Santa Maria Sun / Opinion

Commentary

[ Read More ]

• Canary: Reality check

• This weeks letters