Nonprofit opens CommUnify Connection Center in Lompoc
LOMPOC, Calif. – CommUnify just opened a new center in Lompoc. The new CommUnify Connection Center features the Genesis universal screening system.…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s newest venue opens Friday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Friday, the former Fiesta Five Theatre at 916 State Street will make its debut as the renamed Santa Barbara…
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New playgrounds coming soon to four Santa Maria elementary schools
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – New playgrounds are coming to Santa Maria elementary schools.For nearly three months, kids have been playing at recess with no…
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UCSB starts search for new university chancellor
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – UCSB President Michael V. Drake announced a new search committee for a new chancellor for after the 2024-25 academic year…
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Santa Maria Students’ “Toxic Tour” on pesticide exposure takes a turn with uninvited growers
A Local high school student initiative took a tour after univited growers attended the “Toxic Tour” of Santa Maria and Guadalupe Farms that was meant…
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Local ranger district employee honored for her commitment to environmental education
LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Officials with the Los Padres National Forest announced Thursday that Santa Lucia Ranger District employee…
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Santa Barbara City College receives approval for health info management bachelor’s degree
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara City College announced provisional approval for SBCC’s proposed Bachelor of Science in Health Information…
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Fire crews responded to small heater fire in gymnasium at Morro Bay High School
Fire crews responded to a small fire in a gymnasium on Morro Bay High School’s campus Thursday.…
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The NatureTrack Film Festival returns with 80 movies, panel discussions, and special guests
The NatureTrack Film Festival brings 80 movies, speakers and forums to Goleta. It promotes experiences with nature both locally and around the…
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Orcutt Union School District joins National League of Innovative Schools
The Orcutt Union School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools which is a national network of school districts that…
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Hart and Domingues go head to head for 37th Assembly District in 2024 election
The race is on for the 37th Assembly District between incumbent Gregg Hart and challenger Sari…
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Katie Meyer’s Law creates option for confidential advocate for students during disciplinary process
A new law will allow students at public colleges and universities statewide to have a confidential advisor when they receive a disciplinary notice…
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New transfer program allows some local college students to earn Cal Poly degrees on Hancock or Cuesta campuses
Cal Poly has announced the creation of a new program that will allow some transfer students from Allan Hancock College and Cuesta College to earn…
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Teacher’s Fund launches school supplies drive to support educators in Santa Barbara County
The non-profit Teacher’s Fund has launched its annual School Supplies Drive this…
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Thousands of students contacted to update their voter registration as they arrive at UC Santa Barbara
UCSB students are getting election registration materials this week as they start their school year. Thousands will be contacted in the outreach…
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Pioneer Valley Principal Shanda Herrera placed on paid administrative leave
Pioneer Valley Principal Shanda Herrera was placed on paid administrative leave Friday and her future status is pending the results of an independent…
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Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools invites local students to join her advisory council
The Santa Barbara County Education Office, issued the press release below encouraging local students to join the Third annual Student Advisory…
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Santa Barbara County District Attorney formally charges Goleta teacher for child molestation and electronic peeping
Detectives have re-arrested Steven Schapansky, a former Santa Barbara Charter School teacher, on a new charge of child molestation in…
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Freedom to Read Act awaits Governor’s signature to become law
The California Freedom to Read Act, a bill that requires libraries to create a process to challenge books while protecting public access to…
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Santa Maria Police Department unable to confirm attempted kidnapping at Tunnell Elementary
Santa Maria Police Department released new information Thursday stating, the nearly-week long investigation of the attempted kidnapping scare at…
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