Summer Slam Punk and Skateboarding Fest Returns to Carpinteria Skate Park for Second Year
Carpinteria Skate Foundation’s free, family-friendly event this Saturday and Sunday will feature live bands, skate contests, and more.
Author: Izadora Hamm
Santa Barbara City College Temporarily Shuts Down Raíces Program
SBCC program serving first-generation and Hispanic students has been put on indefinite pause amid loss of federal funding and permanent staff.
City of Santa Barbara Temporarily Blocks Off Popular Cliff Drive Overlook
Public Works says the city is trying to strike a balance between maintaining public access and addressing safety concerns and complaints from residents.
SUV Crashes into Toy Crazy in Montecito Country Mart
The Coast Village Road toy shop was damaged, but only minor injuries reported in the single-vehicle collision on Monday.
Santa Barbara Unified, Housing Authority Break Ground on Affordable Housing Project for District Staff
The 106-unit San Simeon Oaks Village will prioritize 97 of its apartments for non-management district employees.
Santa Barbara’s Repair Café Offering New Life to Gizmos, Doodads, and More
Volunteers will help residents this Saturday fix up to two household items for free, from electronics to furniture, toys, appliances, and clothing.
Eric Schmidt, Santa Barbara Resident and Former Google CEO, Signs ‘We Must Act Now’ AI Statement
Statement warning of “large-scale job displacement” comes on the heels of Schmidt’s ‘New York Times’ guest essay on “Our Century’s Biggest Challenge.”
A Much-Needed Distraction from Cancer Treatment
A Ridley-Tree painting class offers patients space for creativity, connection, and healing.
Unraveling Color with Porfirio Gutiérrez
Zapotec-American artist leads rare programs at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Seventeen College Degrees, and Still Learning
From music to astronomy to Tai Chi, David Salvia is fascinated by it all.
