Jun Starkey, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Jun Starkey | Fri Aug 12, 2022 | 5:50pm

Santa Barbara Zoo First Licensed Outdoor Preschool in California

The zoo upgraded its existing outdoor program during the pandemic to create the preschool.

Community By Jun Starkey | Thu Aug 11, 2022 | 8:01am

More than 300 free backpacks stocked with supplies will be handed out at Ortega Park on Saturday, August 13.

Health By Jun Starkey | Tue Aug 09, 2022 | 3:38pm

Three total cases have been confirmed in the county, and officials say a large shipment of vaccinations is expected to arrive later in the summer.

Community By Jun Starkey | Tue Aug 09, 2022 | 1:15pm

The flag was stolen on July 28, and the suspects later filmed themselves burning the flag.

Community By Jun Starkey | Mon Aug 08, 2022 | 5:40pm

The actress and singer passed away from breast cancer, after spending decades battling the disease.

Courts & Crime By Jun Starkey | Mon Aug 08, 2022 | 1:12pm

Large bags of marijuana and fentanyl pills were seized during an arrest in Santa Maria.

Courts & Crime By Jun Starkey | Thu Aug 04, 2022 | 5:06pm

Officers extinguished the flames at the mental health clinic, and the man is now being held in county jail on more than $1 million bail.

Health By Jun Starkey | Wed Aug 03, 2022 | 10:51am

Santa Barbara County has no cases of the disease currently, and 40 vaccinations available.

Community By Jun Starkey | Wed Aug 03, 2022 | 7:43am

The leaders of the organization have said the facilities are outdated and the repairs too costly to keep the center open

Courts & Crime By Jun Starkey | Tue Aug 02, 2022 | 4:54pm

Two unnamed suspects in the case admitted to detectives that they had burned pride flags before.