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

Environment By Callie Fausey | Thu Mar 09, 2023 | 9:43am

Land Trust of Santa Barbara County Receives $500K ‘Mystery Gift’

The anonymous donation will go toward expanding public access for the historic Arroyo Hondo Preserve.

Education By Callie Fausey | Wed Mar 08, 2023 | 8:13am

Most Santa Barbara County Kids Aren’t Prepared for Kindergarten. Is More Playtime the Solution?

County’s First 5 commission looks at the role of play in early childhood development as it aims to nearly triple the number of kindergarten-ready children by 2030.

Education By Callie Fausey | Mon Mar 06, 2023 | 5:00pm

Santa Barbara City College Announces Three Finalists for Superintendent

SBCC has been on a search for a permanent successor to former superintendent-president Dr. Utpal Goswami since he resigned in July 2021.

Environment By Callie Fausey | Mon Mar 06, 2023 | 3:21pm

‘Save Our Oceans!’ UC Santa Barbara Students Lobby to Maximize California’s Marine Protected Areas

Ocean-minded activists go to Sacramento seeking to “protect nature and biodiversity for generations.”

Environment By Callie Fausey | Fri Mar 03, 2023 | 6:05pm

Almost All of Santa Barbara County Out of Drought Conditions

Winter storms fill reservoirs, but groundwater basins take longer to recharge.

Community By Callie Fausey | Fri Mar 03, 2023 | 3:36pm

‘Dance and Dialogue’ Unites Ukrainians and Americans

Santa Barbara–based World Dance for Humanity’s Sunday Zoom gathering goes international.

Politics By Callie Fausey | Wed Mar 01, 2023 | 7:37am

Congressmember Adam Schiff Blasts Fox News During Campaign Stop in Santa Barbara

The U.S. Senate candidate also criticizes House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to authorize Tucker Carlson’s staff to view the January 6 Capitol surveillance footage.