15+ hour, 20+ 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…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (323+ words) The California Senate Rules Committee has appointed Gabriella Garcia, executive director of Storyteller, to serve as a commissioner for First 5 California. She was appointed at the recommendation of California Senator Pro Tempore Monique Limon, who represents Santa Barbara in the…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (105+ words) Here’s what we have for you today: Have you kept up with Santa Barbara News-press this week? Let’s see! Where was the Democratic Party Labor Day picnic held? A) Tucker’s Grove B) Goleta Beach County ParkC) Oak ParkD) Chase Palm…...

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…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (588+ words) Buellton is preparing to turn a sparse Avenue of the Flags roadway median into a pedestrian-friendly hub. The goal is to draw visitors, incubate businesses and anchor a future city core, officials say. “This large, vacant, grassy median that we…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (244+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Community members can share input on the State Route 135 Comprehensive Corridor Study during a series of events Sept. 16-18 in Santa Maria and Orcutt. SBCAG and its project partners, supported by transportation planning and engineering consultant Iteris, will…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (716+ words) newspress.com SANTA BARBARA, Calif. OpenMinds Mental Health Services, a Santa Barbara nonprofit clinic dedicated to supporting youth, and their families is pleased to announce the launch of psychiatry services. By integrating psychiatric care with psychotherapy, OpenMinds will provide families…...

6+ day, 34+ min ago   (666+ words) Most enterprise AI rollouts begin with a pilot, a dozen volunteers, six months of evaluation, and a report recommending further evaluation. Ryan Weyman, Branch Chief of Information Technology at Santa Barbara County’s Behavioral Wellness Department skipped that part. The Santa…...

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…...