Open air music studio hits a high note in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The SONOS & Santa Barbara Bowl opened with music rather than a ribbon cutting. David Rojas, the director of music programs…
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Cuban sisters take center stage during 17th Annual Westmont Christmas Festival
A popular holiday tradition is back this weekend for the first time in more than a year. It is the 17th Annual Westmont Christmas Festival at the…
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YMCA program providing Guadalupe kids with cultural enrichment opportunities
Dozens of kids from Guadalupe are receiving a trip to a live theatrical production and a special luncheon today through a Santa Maria Valley YMCA…
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$1 million donation helps United Boys & Girls Clubs in Santa Barbara County serve thousands heading into 2022
A $1 million donation has been made to the United Boys & Girls Clubs in Santa Barbara County by philanthropist Virgil…
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Cal Poly hosting job fair and hiring event
Cal Poly is holding a hiring fair this weekend to fill dozens of open jobs at the…
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Auto designers charged up over new vehicles featured at the LA Auto Show
The LA Auto show is featuring new vehicle designs and electric…
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Maple High School honored again as ‘Model Continuation High School’
A Lompoc-area high school is once again being honored as a California Model Continuation High…
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Hancock College provides Thanksgiving meals to single-parent students
Dozens of Allan Hancock College single-parent students received free Thanksgiving meals during an annual giveaway held…
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$1 million dividend luncheon helps local nonprofits make it through 2021
An annual luncheon by Montecito Bank & Trust – with envelopes full of funding for nonprofits – may have more meaning now than…
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Bright Lights, Prairie Dust sells out at Timbre Books before book signing
VENTURA, Calif.-The actress who played Caroline Ingalls, better known as Ma, on Little House on the Prairie may have misjudged her popularity. Karen…
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The Rhythmic Arts Project fundraiser returns to Lobero Theatre Dec. 11
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- The 23rd benefit for The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) will return to the historic Lobero Theatre on Saturday December 11. TRAP…
Continue Reading Santa Maria-Bonita School District seeks input on search for new superintendent
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District is looking for a new superintendent and wants to hear from the…
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Santa Maria high school students hold party to work on UC, CSU college applications
Any high schooler or parent who has navigated the college application process knows how difficult it can be, and some Central Coast teens received a…
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La Playa stadium to reopen track, stairs to public
SBCC operates and maintains the stadium which is owned by the city. The city also owns and…
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With winter coming, hard hit Arroyo Hondo preserve holding up after damaging Alisal fire
The Arroyo Hondo preserve is recovering from the impacts of the Alisal fire in October. Future rains could trigger mud…
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District to hire more staff
Santa Maria-Bonita School District looking to hire more…
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Immigrant students enjoy new welcome center at Oxnard High School
During a behind-the-scenes tour, trustee Elizabeth M. Botello pointed out a map that showed all the countries the students come…
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Santa Barbara city planners review permits for Bellosguardo mansion
Santa Barbara City Planners are poring over two permits for Bellosguardo, also known as the Clark Estate, a private mansion overlooking East Beach…
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Former SMJUHSD superintendent dies
Richardson leaves behind a wife, two sons and a…
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Grand Jury: Remote learning due to pandemic left some students behind academically, emotionally
The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has released its findings on remote learning and its impacts on young…
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