Jun Starkey, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Public Safety By Jun Starkey | Thu Mar 17, 2022 | 11:32am

Fire Breaks Out Near Castillo and Highway 101 in Santa Barbara

Smoke drifted across the skyline downtown from a small vegetation fire near the off-ramp at Castillo Street and the 101.

Community By Jun Starkey | Wed Mar 16, 2022 | 11:30am

Community members criticized the district for the lack of transparency and lack of communication with the families impacted by hate crimes.

Community By Jun Starkey | Wed Mar 16, 2022 | 9:06am

The 60-foot-long project was completed with the help of artist and SBHS alumni Manuel Unzueta.

Education By Jun Starkey | Wed Mar 16, 2022 | 9:05am

Bills proposed in response to the UC Berkeley enrollment cap could potentially impact future UCSB housing projects.

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura & Jun Starkey | Tue Mar 15, 2022 | 7:40pm

Cases are down and masks are coming off, but County Health remains vigilant.

Education By Jun Starkey | Tue Mar 15, 2022 | 4:59pm

Christy Lozano previously made a video criticizing resources for teaching antiracism.

Courts & Crime By Jun Starkey | Tue Mar 15, 2022 | 2:08pm

The man killed his fiance and hid her body in the house, also lying to her relatives about her whereabouts when they began looking for her.

Coronavirus News By Jun Starkey | Mon Mar 14, 2022 | 6:47pm

A drop in COVID-19 cases allowed the district to lift its mandatory masking, though it is still strongly recommended.

Courts & Crime By Jun Starkey | Fri Mar 11, 2022 | 5:58pm

The suspect allegedly stole cash and fled before deputies could arrive, and the initial report of the crime claims the suspect is armed.

Community By Jun Starkey | Fri Mar 11, 2022 | 4:16pm

Tibet Day celebrated the 1959 Tibetan uprising against China’s occupation of Tibet.