Santa Barbara County Teachers Saluted at Montecito Gala
The Teacher of the Year, Performing Arts Teacher of the Year, and Distinguished New Educators and Mentors were honored at a black-tie event.
Recent Stories
‘Conception’ Captain Found Guilty in Santa Barbara Dive-Boat Fire That Killed 34
Jerry Boylan has been found guilty of “seaman’s manslaughter” for his role in the deadliest maritime disaster in modern U.S. history.
A New Baby Giraffe Joins the Family at the Santa Barbara Zoo
Adia, the zoo’s 9-year-old female Masai giraffe, gave birth to a female calf on November 2.
Santa Barbara’s Energy Tattoo & Body Piercing Moves to the Mesa
The lower State Street staple relocates to a more intimate spot on Meigs Road after two dozen years downtown.
Fields of Funk Raises Hairs at Elings Park
The Santa Barbara-based music festival featured costumed attendees, electric sounds, and goosebump-worthy performances.
Final State Test Results Released for Santa Barbara Unified
Numbers changed only slightly from preliminary data in September, showing district scores improved from the previous year but were still worse than pre-pandemic scores.
Santa Barbara Unified Seeks Waiver for Spending $6.7M Below State Minimum on Teacher Salaries Last School Year
The school district blames an increase in one-time, COVID-related expenses for tipping the ratio.
Fred Razo to Be Santa Barbara High’s Principal for Remainder of 2023-2024 School Year
The veteran district employee was appointed in the fall as interim principal to fill the vacancy left by former principal Elise Simmons’s sudden departure this summer.
Santa Barbara Unified Educators Air Grievances at Emotionally Charged School Board Meeting
Members of the Santa Barbara Teachers Association are considering a strike as they continue to advocate for improved working conditions, while the district claims it is ready to engage in meaningful labor negotiations next month.
Unite to Light Brightens Up the Night for Charity
Santa Barbara nonprofit Unite to Light hosted their fundraising Glow Gala to provide solar lights and chargers to people without electricity.
