UC Santa Barbara Loses Federal Funding for Transgender Youth Mental Health Project
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Universities across the country are grappling with the loss of millions of dollars in research funding due to cuts by…
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Hundreds of Local Students get Masterclass in Dancing from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Hundreds of students packed the Granada Theater eager to have a break from the classroom. The students spent time learning…
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Union representing professional and technical University of California employees authorizes statewide strike on May 1, 2025
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Members of the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) labor union have authorized a statewide strike at all…
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Battle of the Books returns to the Souza Center in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – ‘America’s Battle of the Books’ was held in Santa Maria on Tuesday at the Souza Student Support Center. This was a return…
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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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