Nonprofit Program turned Catering Business helps Disabled Community in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – John McGrath of Santa Barbara is cooking up a big dream. “My hope is to eventually maybe have a successful restaurant…
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Hundreds of high school students walk out over immigration and DEI changes in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Hundreds of high school students hit the sidewalks for a planned walkout in downtown Santa Barbara. The walkout included…
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New Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach increases services in Buellton
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Six months ago, the old Buellton Library has been transformed into the new Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach. “Better than…
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Unity Shoppe seeks community support for Spring Food Drive in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Unity Shoppe’s Spring Food Drive is in full swing in Santa Barbara. The Food Drive continues through the end of March.…
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Reporter Patricia Martellotti visits students at Hope Elementary School News Club in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Students at a Santa Barbara elementary school got a visit from a news reporter. NewsChannel reporter Patricia Martellotti was…
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SBCC Extended Learning kicks off Job Fair in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Visitors from all over town came to learn about jobs at the Santa Barbara City College Job Fair on Tuesday. The school’s…
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Santa Barbara Public Library seeking new leader
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Public Library is looking for its next leader. The city is conducting a recruitment for a permanent…
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Santa Barbara Public Library in full swing since Reopening nearly six months ago
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Since the reopening of the Santa Barbara Public Library, families have returned to the children’s center, which is now…
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Channel Islands YMCA to open first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Channel Islands YMCA is excited to open the first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in…
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Doctors Without Walls distributes more solar backpacks to those unhoused after successful launch in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s been over a month since Doctors Without Walls introduced a solar backpack for unhoused individuals in Santa Barbara.…
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Santa Barbara Urgent Care Expands Hours for Patient Convenience
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As the demand for healthcare in California grows, Sansum Clinic, part of Sutter Health, is working to improve convenience…
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Santa Barbara County Mother Seeks Mental Health Support for Kids After Husband’s ICE Arrest
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — A local mother1 of four spirals into shock as Immigration and Custom Enforcement Officers detained her husband just…
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Health service provider for children with special needs seeking therapists in Southern California
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – It’s a busy morning for toddlers at the Rise and Shine Development Services in Camarillo. Emilio Resurreccion brought his…
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Cafe Owner in scramble mode as egg prices skyrocket across Southern California
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – If you love eggs, you’ve probably noticed breakfast is getting “eggs-pensive.” “I’m really not happy about the egg…
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Immigration Policies Impact Santa Barbara Businesses: Owners Speak Out on ICE Concerns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Business owners in Santa Barbara are feeling the effects of immigration policies and increased enforcement by U.S.…
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Family surgical center gets new robotic surgical system in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – An outpatient surgery center has announced the use of a new robotic surgical system in Santa Barbara. It’s called the da…
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Bella Vista affordable Housing Construction begins in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Construction just kicked off for the new Bella Vista development in Santa Barbara. “A lot involved … having building…
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Volunteers up and running at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Volunteers have been up and running at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. As the film festival kicks in, so is…
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CommUnify addresses potential impact of federal funding freeze in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On January 27, 2025, President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget presented a memorandum ordering a freeze of federal…
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Struggling farmer finds support through enhanced food system in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – From dawn to dusk, Jose Alcantar and his family are focused on growing organic food at Alcantar Farms in Carpinteria. “I…
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