Community Invited to Join Virtual Workshop on Behavioral Health Services
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness, in partnership with CenCal Health, invites community members, partners, and
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Why Public Housing Authorities in California Are Tax-Exempt and Why That’s Good for the Community
Just as schools or libraries don’t pay property taxes, housing authorities are exempt because they provide a public service: building and maintaining safe, decent homes — a policy designed to strengthen communities.
Vast Collection of Historic American Music Released via UCSB Library Partnership with Dust-to-Digital Foundation
The project has preserved thousands of songs representing some of the rarest and most uniquely American music borne from the Jazz Age and the Great Depression that would have likely been lost to landfills and faded from memory.
Wakeup Calls on the Verge of Human Annihilation
American and Russian presidents can start a nuclear war, unimpeded by any checks and balances.
On Leadership, Transparency, and Decision-Making in Santa Barbara
Who is actually leading this city?
Author Cheri Rae Presents the Legacy of Pearl Chase at Friendship Center
Last week, Friendship Center was honored to welcome esteemed author Cheri Rae, who presented in the Connections class—a social group
Attorney General Bonta Urges Appellate Court to Reject Trump Administration’s Continued Efforts to Slash SNAP Benefits for Low-Income Americans
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a multistate amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Nuevo Jefe de Bomberos seleccionado para el Condado de Santa Bárbara
(SANTA BÁRBARA, California) – La Oficial Ejecutiva del Condado Mona Miyasato anunció el 7 de noviembre de 2025 que Garrett
New Fire Chief Selected for Santa Barbara County
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato announced on November 7, 2025, that Garrett Huff has been selected to
City of Lompoc Launches LED Holiday Light Exchange Program
LOMPOC, CA, November 7, 2025 – The City of Lompoc wants to help Lompoc residents and business owners light up
