Santa Barbara City College Foundation Clarifies Use of MacKenzie Scott Gift Funds
The foundation disclosed the unauthorized use of funds for its Promise program; $13 million of the original $20 million gift remains.
Author: Ryan P. Cruz
Proposed Additions to Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara Will Go Forward
The Historic Landmarks Commission gave a glowing review to the plans for a new backstage, banquet hall, and rooftop deck area.
Qatar National Soccer Team to Set Up World Cup Camp in Santa Barbara
“The Maroons” will be the second FIFA World Cup 2025 team to stay on the Central Coast to train for the tournament.
State Labor Commissioner’s Office Secures $6 Million for Central Coast Farmworkers
A settlement was reached with a Santa Maria–based company for COVID-era labor violations that impacted 10,000 workers.
Santa Barbara Voters to Decide on City Charter Update in Special Election
The City Council advanced a ballot measure loosening restrictions for city-owned property.
Austrian National Soccer Team to Stay in Goleta for World Cup
The team will stay at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara and train at UCSB’s Harder Stadium in June
A Day of Action Against ICE in Santa Barbara
Protests, student walkouts, shutdowns, and fundraisers are held in solidarity with immigrants on January 30.
Santa Barbara Participates in Nationwide Shutdown Against ICE
Businesses will close for the day or raise funds; and a public gathering is planned at Leadbetter Beach.
Hundreds March in Santa Barbara Following ICE Pepper Spray Incident
A crowd gathered downtown to speak out against aggressive ICE activity that occurred in the Eastside neighborhood on January 28.
ICE Officer Pepper-Sprays Community Observers in Eastside Santa Barbara
Videos from the chaotic scene show a masked ICE officer push and pepper-spray a community member.
