Leaving This World with Grace and Dignity
The passing of a loved one can yield some surprising gifts.
Year: 2025
Eight Retired Santa Barbara Judges Sign ‘Declaration of Judicial Independence’
More than 100 retired California judges call out “assaults on our judiciary” and “democracy.”
Santa Barbara County to Audit Sheriff’s Overtime Costs
County’s auditor will examine why overtime costs keep rising as the number of vacant sworn positions has dramatically dropped.
Teacher’s Fund Supplies Drive Raises More than $140,000 for Local Classrooms
The 2025 Teacher’s Fund Supplies Drive has wrapped up with an A+ result: more than $140,000 raised to provide local educators with essential classroom materials.
Who Will Enforce California’s Ban on Masks for Law Enforcement?
A new state bill promises to unmask ICE officers in, though the federal government says it will refuse to comply.
SBART Press Luncheon: Griffin Arnold and Victoria Aldana Receive Athlete of the Week Awards
Griffin Arnold and Victoria Aldana are the SBART Athletes of the Week.
CDPH and West Coast Health Alliance Call for Scientific Rigor and Maintaining Vaccine Choice for Families
SACRAMENTO: Sept. 19, 2025 – The state health officials of the members of the West Coast Health Alliance issued the following
Sign Up for a Free Emergency Preparedness Class this Fall
GOLETA, CA, September 23, 2025 – It’s the last week of National Preparedness Month and a great time to sign up for
Pro-Palestinian, Anti-ICE Protesters Gather Along Santa Barbara’s Waterfront on International Day of Peace
“The pain and suffering of people currently living in Gaza is beyond our human comprehension,” says featured speaker at Sunday demonstration near Stearns Wharf.
A Mother’s Poem Becomes a Book About Displacement, Resilience
UCSB assistant professor Mona Damluji’s “Want You to Know’ helps families navigate the legacies of war and migration.
