Board of Education Does Not Renew Contract with San Marcos School Resource Deputy
More than 30 students, parents, and teachers spoke out against the presence of officers on campus.
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A Look at the Vaccine Hate Mail Leveled at Santa Barbara School Board
Public pushback from the recently passed vaccine mandate has become personal for some school board members.
Discussions with the Candidates: Santa Barbara City Council District 4
‘Independent’ news reporter Jun Starkey chats with Kristen Sneddon and Barrett Reed.
Developer Challenges Incumbent for District 4 Seat on Santa Barbara City Council
Councilmember Kristen Sneddon faces Planning Commissioner Barrett Reed.
State of County Addresses Community Issues, Economic Growth in Santa Barbara County
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s first in-person address touched on issues in the community, such as homelessness and unemployment brought on by the COVID pandemic.
66 Santa Barbara Unified Staff Request Exemption from Vaccine Mandate, Five Request Leave or Resignation
Protestors gathered outside the school district building to condemn the vaccine mandate for employees.
Booster Shot of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available in Santa Barbara County
The CDC recommends those at risk of contracting COVID due to occupational exposure, health conditions, or old age receive a booster.
Santa Barbara School Board Mandates Vaccines for All Employees, No Test Option
Employees must receive their first shot before October 1 and their second no later than November 1.
New State Housing Laws Could Have Big Impact on Santa Barbara
Senate Bill 9 would allow homeowners to split their single family homes into four units.
88 Infected in Latest COVID Outbreak at Santa Barbara County Jail
Since August, 83 inmates and five staff have tested positive.
