Community Environmental Council Raises $16.97 Million to Tackle Climate Change on Central Coast
The Santa Barbara nonprofit’s “Protect Our Climate” campaign will fund green community-oriented programs.
Author: Callie Fausey
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Awards $7.2 Million in Scholarships
More than 1,800 students in the county receive roughly $3,000 each toward college, graduate, and vocational studies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teachers Resigning and Science of Reading Approved
Santa Barbara School Board faces teacher turmoil and votes for new literacy program.
Santa Barbara City College Announces New Superintendent-President
Dr. Erika Endrijonas was selected to fill the role following an extensive selection process.
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.
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.
