15+ hour, 21+ min ago   (784+ words) This story originally appeared in The Center Square. California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced $34.9 million in grants to nonprofits and labor unions that will help “at-risk” or undocumented workers understand their rights, including hundreds of thousands of dollars…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (757+ words) The city of Santa Barbara is in conversations to acquire the beloved La Casa de la Raza, in a complex land-use deal involving the state of California, the News-Press has learned. State Senate Pro Tempore Monique Limon secured $6.1 million in…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (183+ words) Good morning, Santa Barbara ☀️ Here’s what we have for you today: Hurricane Marie brought giant waves to Southern California beaches, including right here in Santa Barbara. We also experienced a return of the hot weather, short bursts of rain—and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (880+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS If you can take the heat in a restaurant kitchen, James Zurlinden believes you may be ready for City Hall. After working 15 years as a chef, Zurlinden learned how to stretch a budget, bring together…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (439+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS The closure of State Street to cars will become law in Santa Barbara, if the city council approves the State Street Master Plan ordinance during its at 2 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Comments are still being…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (112+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS Where: Voice Gallery, La Cumbre PlazaReception: Thursday, Sept. 3, 5–8 p.m.Exhibition: Sept. 1–29Mon–Fri: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Sat–Sun: 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Participating Artists:Misa Art • Shelby Scudder • Patrick McGinnis • Erica Huff • Ariana Rose • Kathryn Lape…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1188+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS Work requirements and other changing eligibility rules will force an estimated 17,000 low-income Santa Barbara County residents off Medi-Cal in 2027—followed by an additional 13,000 people in 2028. The fresh assessment from Medi-Cal and county Social Services Department…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (219+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS “Poetry Out Loud has been an incredible way to get my students excited about reading a variety of different styles of poetry,” said Righetti High School English Teacher Kristen Kurth. “I love when students who…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (531+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS Can Eric Friedman go from collecting carts to cutting ribbons? The Trader Joe’s cashier is looking to become Santa Barbara’s next mayor. “I love working at Trader Joe’s,” Friedman said. “It’s funny when people ask…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (485+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS “Don’t just raise glasses, raise wages! Farmworkers deserve a living wage!” rung from the crowd just as the vintner association was announcing Santa Barbara County’s Vintner of the year on Friday, August 14. Every head turned…...