Youth Interactive Hit with Rape Allegation
A civil suit claims one of the nonprofit’s former mentors sexually assaulted a then-14-year-old participant at the CEO’s home.
Delaney Smith
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Santa Barbara Insurance Agent Charged with Stealing from Clients
The agent allegedly pocketed payments from five clients and left one Montecito homeowner uninsured during the 1/9 Debris Flow.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex Ed
The Healthy Youth Act is rewriting the book on how we talk about sex in Santa Barbara’s classrooms.
Franklin Elementary’s Scores Are Off the Charts
Santa Barbara’s Franklin Elementary, one of the city’s lowest-performing elementary schools, had the highest improvement in test scores of any school in the district.
Dominguez and Jordan Lead in Santa Barbara City Council Race
Eastside and Mesa victors will be unclear until fuller ballot count on Friday.
Goleta Elementary Schools Go ‘Food Forward’
Nine schools have implemented programs to keep safe-to-eat food and food waste out of the landfill.
SBCC Selects Dr. Utpal K. Goswami as New President
The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Utpal K. Goswami as the college’s new superintendent/president Friday.
SBCC President Finalists Field Tough Questions at Forums
The Public Probed Dr. Goswami and Dr. Lawson on SBCC’s Budget and Equity Issues.
Santa Barbara High Sophomore Writes International News for Gen Z
Olivia Seltzer, 15, writes “The Cramm” daily newsletter for the youngest generation.
Superintendent Matsuoka Abruptly Retires
The besieged leader is retiring after three years to spend more time with family.
