Callie Fausey, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Callie Fausey

News Reporter

After a brief hiatus to get her degree, Callie Fausey returned to her hometown in 2022 to work for the Santa Barbara Independent and now covers the two big E’s: education and environment. Although her official beat is news, she loves to lend her voice and her ear to the arts and culture department.

Recent Stories

Politics By Callie Fausey | Wed Jan 07, 2026 | 9:50am

New California Laws Roundup for 2026

Multiple new state laws take effect this year.

Community By Callie Fausey | Fri Jan 02, 2026 | 4:13pm

Santa Barbara County Hospitals Welcome New Year’s Babies

Celebrating the first babies of 2026.

Education By Callie Fausey | Tue Dec 30, 2025 | 10:17am

State Releases New Guidelines for Immigration Enforcement on School Campuses

Santa Barbara County school districts view the state’s updated guidelines as reinforcements for their existing practices and policies.

Environment By Callie Fausey | Mon Dec 29, 2025 | 5:34pm

Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration over ‘Emergency’ Approval for Sable Pipeline Restart

The Environmental Defense Center and other groups say that the federal decision skirts environmental safeguards put in place to prevent future oil spills.

Year in Review By Callie Fausey | Sun Dec 28, 2025 | 3:48pm

Callie Fausey’s 2025 Year in Review

Our reporter shares her favorite stories from the ‘Independent’s news team this year.

Education By Callie Fausey | Sun Dec 28, 2025 | 10:00am

Santa Barbara Teachers Seek Public Donations for Supplies and Special Items

Teachers take to the web to raise money for classrooms.

Science & Tech By Callie Fausey | Sun Dec 28, 2025 | 10:00am

In New Doc ‘The Age of Disclosure,’ Military Servicemen Expose More Details About UFOs at Vandenberg

Depending on who you ask — and what you’re willing to believe — aliens are real. And they’ve visited Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc more than once.