Joe Centeno, Former Santa Barbara County Supervisor, Dies at 86
Born in a boxcar, Santa Maria’s onetime police chief and mayor died of a heart attack late last Thursday.
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The Story Behind La Casa de la Raza’s Lawyer-Led Lockdown
President Lisa Valencia-Sherratt addresses rumors surrounding the Chicano community center’s dark summer as it approaches its 50th year.
Please Mess with Texas: Julián Castro Talks Texas’s New Anti-Abortion Law
Arts & Lectures brings the former Democratic presidential candidate to UC Santa Barbara on Sunday.
‘Stopping the Bleeding’: Santa Barbara Childcare in Crisis
A coalition of childcare advocates is asking County Supervisors for $2 million in emergency assistance.
Isla Vista Celebrates New Library Van
Brings books, wifi service, and more to Goleta Library’s satellite community.
Two Wallabies to Join S.B. Zoo’s ‘Australian Walkabout’ Exhibit
The Australian Walkabout exhibit is set to open in January 2022, and will include animals such as emus, kangaroos, and native Australian birds.
Revised Assault Weapons Ban Goes into Effect
New ban includes more guns in a wider description of assault weapons.
State of County Addresses Community Issues, Economic Growth in Santa Barbara County
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s first in-person address touched on issues in the community, such as homelessness and unemployment brought on by the COVID pandemic.
2021 California Avocado Festival Postponed to Next Year
The Board of Directors announce the decision to cancel the annual Carpinteria event due to COVID concerns.
Santa Barbarans to March to Protect Reproductive Rights
Protests nationwide organized to demonstrate against legislation blocking abortion rights.
