More Central Coast High School Students are Engaging in the Election Process
High school students have been urged to register to vote this week. Those under 18, the eligible age, can preregister to be…
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UC Santa Barbara wins Voter Registration honor from the Secretary of State
UCSB wins the California voter registration competition for colleges. Over 200 schools were…
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Santa Maria High School Teacher named 2025 AG Educator of the Year by California FFA Foundation
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Agricultural teacher, Marc DeBernardi, has been recognized by the California FFA Foundation as the 2024-2025 “Ag Educator of…
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Hundreds of UC Santa Barbara students protest federal the Trump administration’s funding cuts
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — “We had a really powerful rally in which people from all disciplines were there, both from the humanities, from the…
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Local Students rally against Art and Music Cuts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Local students, parents, educators and members of a group called Youthclusive took part in a “Rally for the Arts” outside…
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Ten UC Santa Barbara students had their F-1 visas terminated without warning
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – On Tuesday, UC Santa Barbara’s Chancellor sent an email to staff and students warning that students with F-1 visas have had…
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Status of Student Loan Options on the Central Coast
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Local university students with student loans will have to deal with a different federal agency as president Trump’s…
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Arroyo Grande High School robotics team earns trip to World Championships in Houston
Arroyo Grande High School’s Eagle Robotics team is heading to Houston, Texas next week where it will compete in the prestigous FIRST Robotics World…
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Crowds fill the streets of Isla Vista during Deltopia
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – The unsanctioned street party known as Deltopia filled the streets of Isla Vista on Saturday afternoon. The Isla Vista…
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Heard of therapy dogs? A Santa Barbara School has therapy chickens
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s class time at Monte Vista Elementary School. “We’re making like food bowls for the chickens to eat,” said student…
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High School Registration now open at Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – While students are beginning to think about their summer vacation plans, parents might want to start thinking ahead to what…
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School bus carrying Delta High students involved in minor traffic collision at West Morrison Avenue and South Smith Street Friday; No injuries
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (SMJUHSD) bus carrying 25 Delta High students was involved in a non-injury…
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Potential Federal funding cuts could jeopardize preschool program that helps families in need
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Head Start provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income families,…
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Head Start at risk of elimination after 58 years serving toddlers and children in low-income families
GOLETA, Calif. – All eyes on Capitol Hill ahead of an upcoming House budget reconciliation vote which is expected to include another round of federal…
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Spark Mixed Reactions in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — President Trump proclaimed Wednesday as “Liberation Day.” The president’s 25% tariffs on imported automobiles and auto…
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Simulated car wreck teaches Cabrillo High School students about the the dangers of drunk driving
A simulated, but realistic car wreck was staged Wednesday morning at Cabrillo High School to help teach students about the dangers of drunk…
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UC Santa Barbara Healthcare, Research, and Tech Workers Join Statewide Strike Over Labor Disputes
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Members of the union (UPTE), which represents a wide range of technical, professional, and research employees at the…
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Santa Barbara Honors Vietnam Veterans with Ceremony, Tribute to Fallen Heroes
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony was held Saturday in Santa Barbara to honor those who served and sacrificed…
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Financial education activity provides Santa Maria students with a ‘reality’ check
Hundreds of Santa Maria High School students were able to experience what it’s like to budget personal funds during a financial literacy educational…
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Local High School robotics team deemed ‘Rising All-Stars’ after regional competition in San Diego
GOLETA, Calif. – A local robotics team based out of Dos Pueblos High was awarded the ‘Rising All-Star Award’ after placing sixth out of 51 teams…
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