Wendy Sims-Moten Reflects on Her Eight Years on Santa Barbara Unified School Board
Elected in 2016, the outgoing school boardmember sat on the dais through some of the most challenging times in recent memory, nationally and locally.
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Carpinteria Committee Floats Idea of Closing Harbor Seal Rookery for Three Years
The city’s Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee will finalize and vote on its list of recommendations to the City Council at its final meeting this Thursday.
First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom Visits Santa Barbara High
Governor Gavin Newsom’s partner comes to town to discuss the district’s progress on “Off and Away” smartphone restrictions in classrooms.
Santa Barbara Unified’s Newly Elected School Boardmembers Sworn In
This election marked the first time all trustees will represent specific districts of Santa Barbara and Goleta.
Santa Barbara Unified Adopts New Bundle of After-School Enrichment Programs
Following a controversial decision to pull the plug on PTA-run programs, the school district will now offer free after-school activities to all students at every elementary school on a rotating basis.
Santa Barbara’s Mission Creek Restored at Oak Park
City officials celebrated the restoration of a 1,800-foot stretch of the creek at ribbon-cutting on Wednesday.
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Finally Officially Official
Federal designation kicks into effect following state review.
Santa Barbara Unified Vows to Keep All Students Safe, Above Harmful ‘National Rhetoric’
The school board adopts a resolution committing to protect LGBTQ+ and undocumented students.
NOAA Seeks Public Input on Eight Potential Sites for Fish Farms in Santa Barbara Channel
The Aquaculture Opportunity Areas proposed in the channel range from 500 to 2,000 acres.
Santa Barbara Unified Officials Visit Governor Newsom’s Mansion
Superintendent Hilda Maldonado and school boardmember Gabe Escobedo met with the governor about the school district’s “Off and Away” policy for cell phones.
