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 | Sat Aug 16, 2025 | 8:14pm

‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ Takes Over Upper State

Protesters in Santa Barbara hold rally against Trump’s attempted gerrymandering of red states.

Politics By Callie Fausey | Fri Aug 15, 2025 | 3:04pm

‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ Protest Planned for Saturday in Santa Barbara

Protesters nationwide are organizing nonviolent rallies against Trump gerrymandering.

Courts & Crime By Callie Fausey | Wed Aug 13, 2025 | 11:11am

Murder Suspect Was out on Bail at Time of Fatal Fiesta Stabbing

Santa Barbara DA and police address concerns over the State Street stabbing that left a father of three dead and injured two others.

Health By Callie Fausey | Tue Aug 12, 2025 | 9:47am

Despite Largely ‘Green’ and ‘Yellow’ Air, Santa Barbara County Residents Urged to Watch Out for Smoke and Ash

The county’s Air Pollution Control District explains smoke impacts of Gifford Fire and warns residents to track potentially fast-changing conditions.

Environment By Callie Fausey | Mon Aug 11, 2025 | 10:48am

Santa Barbara Congressmember Acts Against Environmental Protections Being Rescinded, Revised, and Reorganized

Salud Carbajal seeks to designate more than 280,000 acres of Santa Barbara County as wilderness to grant highest federal environmental protections.

Community By Callie Fausey | Fri Aug 08, 2025 | 10:48am

Survivor of Montecito’s 2018 Debris Flows Offers Words of Support for Texas Flood Victims

Kim Cantin, who recently shared her story on NBC’s new series ‘Survival Mode,’ says she sees “such strong parallels” between the fatal mudslides and the tragedy in Texas.

Courts & Crime By Callie Fausey | Wed Aug 06, 2025 | 12:46am

Stabbing Suspects in Santa Barbara Charged

The three men arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing that occurred on Friday, August 1, have been charged, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney announced on Tuesday.