Santa Barbara Unified Reviews ‘Squishy’ Data on Student Outcomes
School district praises progress in younger grades and acknowledges need for improvement for junior high and students with disabilities.
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Santa Barbara Unified ‘on Cusp’ of Securing 106 Units of Affordable Housing for District Staff
The school board votes to transfer the affordable housing portion of a project planned for Eastern Goleta Valley to the district.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Call on Rep. Carbajal to Push for Arms Embargo on Israel
Protesters gathered outside the congressmember’s offices in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo on Monday, October 7, to call for an end to military aid for Israel.
Kites for K’far Aza: Congregation B’nai B’rith Honors Family Killed in October 7 Attack
Jewish families in Santa Barbara on Sunday flew paper kites with messages of hope and peace in memory of the Kutz family.
California Bans ‘Reusable’ Plastic Grocery Bags, Sues Exxon for Alleged Decades of Deception About Plastic Recycling
The state is leading the charge in the war against plastic at grocery stores and in the courtroom as Santa Barbara continues to battle on the homefront.
Santa Barbara Congressmember Carbajal Issues Statement in Support of Israel Following Attack by Iran
Nearly 200 missiles were fired by Iran on Tuesday, with most being intercepted by Israeli and U.S. defenses.
Santa Barbara High School Staff Member Under Investigation
The police and school district are investigating an SBHS employee for inappropriate text exchange with a student.
Saturday Farmers’ Market Moves to Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara
Farmers express mixed feelings about their new digs on State and Carrillo after spending the last 40 years rooted at their former East Cota Street location.
New California Law Creates Fund for Crime Victim Services in Santa Barbara and Other Counties
The legislation is meant to act as a permanent solution to years-long declines in federal funding for survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence through the Victims of Crime Act.
Restoration of Santa Barbara’s Mission Creek Is Underway
Construction is expected to be completed by October, and revegetation is scheduled for this Fall.
