Santa Barbara–Based Charities Take Advantage of Gaza Ceasefire to Ramp Up Humanitarian Aid
Both ShelterBox and Direct Relief faced challenges delivering emergency relief items to Gaza during the war.
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Los Olivos High Schooler Helps Raise Nearly $20K for Families Impacted by L.A. Fires
Dunn School student and Pasadena friend create “Teens 4 L.A.” fundraiser to provide relief for families impacted by the fires.
Erin Graffy de Garcia, Witty Santa Barbara Author and Historian, Dies
The “Las Noticias,” “How to Santa Barbara,” and “Old Spanish Days” author had been battling cancer during the past half year.
Santa Barbara Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday with Festivities and a Unity March
“Everyone has the power for greatness — not for fame, because greatness is determined by service.” — MLK Jr. 1968
‘We’re Not Giving Up’: People’s March Unites the Community in Santa Barbara
Hundreds take to the streets to deliver hopeful and defiant messages before Inauguration Day.
Island View Preschool Overcomes ‘Daunting’ Process to Open Daycare in Santa Barbara
Despite the city’s desperate need for childcare, prospective preschools face a development process that is often “restrictive, slow, and costly.”
In Wealthy Santa Barbara, Poverty Rate Among Highest in State
Coalition aims to provide “Upward Mobility” for the nearly 70,000 people living at or below poverty line in Santa Barbara County.
Campus Events at UC Santa Barbara Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Struggle for Equality
Back-to-back events this week include a free documentary screening and a silent march through campus.
Remember to Care for Yourself in Times of Crisis
Santa Barbara County BeWell has suggestions on what to tune in and what to tune out during natural disasters.
Santa Barbara School to Host Free Camp for Children Affected by Los Angeles Fires
A pop-up day camp for evacuated kids ages 6-16 at Cold Spring Elementary School is being extended to Monday and Tuesday.