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

Homeless By Callie Fausey | Wed May 17, 2023 | 1:33pm

Santa Barbara’s Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Shares Key Findings, Recommendations

Top goals include more emergency shelter beds and interim housing, a daytime navigation center, and non-congregate shelters, says city’s Barbara Andersen.

Education By Callie Fausey | Tue May 16, 2023 | 1:44pm

Daisy Estrada Ochoa Shares Her Journey from McKinley Elementary Preschooler to Principal

A success story of Santa Barbara’s school system, Ochoa comes “full circle” with new role.

Public Safety By Callie Fausey | Fri May 12, 2023 | 12:23pm

Identity Released of Santa Barbara Man Who Died in Solo Motorcycle Crash on Northbound 101 in Ventura

The 76-year-old crashed his Harley into a K-rail at the start of the new traffic pattern near Faria Beach on Wednesday, according to CHP.

Education By Callie Fausey | Thu May 11, 2023 | 4:17pm

Santa Barbara Unified Changes Course on Literacy Instruction

Starting this fall, schools will teach kids how to read and write using the Wit & Wisdom curriculum.

Education By Callie Fausey | Wed May 10, 2023 | 10:47am

Teachers Resigning and Science of Reading Approved

Santa Barbara School Board faces teacher turmoil and votes for new literacy program.

Education By Callie Fausey | Mon May 08, 2023 | 8:03pm

Santa Barbara City College Announces New Superintendent-President

Dr. Erika Endrijonas was selected to fill the role following an extensive selection process.

Photo By Callie Fausey | Mon May 08, 2023 | 5:20pm

Santa Barbara City College Hosts Celebration for Black Grads

Students from transitional kindergarten through city college were honored by family and school administrators at a joyous graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Education By Callie Fausey | Sun May 07, 2023 | 7:09pm

Gregory Wolf Named Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year

The beloved Santa Ynez Valley Union High School teacher and “undisputable heartbeat” of the Social Sciences Department was recognized for his student-centered approach.

Environment By Callie Fausey | Fri May 05, 2023 | 9:51am

City of Santa Barbara Awarded $1.26M to Research Microplastic Pollution Prevention

The “Clean Streets, Clean Seas” project will provide the first measured and reported results on the potential impacts of urban street cleaning on reducing the spread of harmful microplastics.

Public Safety By Callie Fausey | Thu May 04, 2023 | 3:01pm

Santa Barbara County Unveils ‘New Toy’: The Nanogrid Emergency Response Trailer

The environmentally friendly mobile charging station will allow people to power electric medical devices and more during power outages.

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