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Will Santa Barbara save Casa de la Raza?
3+ day, 22+ 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…...
City of Santa Barbara in talks to buy Latino community center La Casa de la Raza
4+ day, 10+ 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…...
Public input requested for State Route 135 study near Santa Maria and Orcutt
5+ day, 16+ 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…...
Montecito Fire Department and Montecito Water District partner to pool resources during high fire danger
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (493+ words) Santa Barbara News-Press MONTECITO, CA – The Montecito Fire Department, in partnership with Montecito Water District, has established two new temporary firefighter housing locations for use during periods of elevated fire risk and other significant weather events. Building on recent collaboration,…...
Santa Barbara Beautiful announces 61st Annual Awards Celebration
1+ week, 6+ day ago (128+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS Set at the Cabrillo Pavilion on Sunday, September 27, the event will showcase the places, art, and people you won’t want to miss. Property award categories have been adapted to reflect the real and growing importance…...
Santa Barbara Unified sees an increase in literacy proficiency following new universal screener
1+ week, 6+ day ago (519+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS The number of Santa Barbara Unified students reading at or above grade level has increased after the district piloted a universal literacy screener for its youngest students last year. Across the districts’ nine elementary schools,…...
Santa Barbara's State Street needs flexibility now
1+ week, 6+ day ago (289+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS The debate over State Street should not simply be about cars versus pedestrians. It should be about what works economically, safely and financially for downtown—both today and in the future. The State Street Master…...
Isla Vista memorial to honor victims of cliff deaths
2+ week, 5+ day ago (470+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS A memorial in Isla Vista will honor the people who have died from falling off the bluffs. The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved money for the memorial that will sit at…...
Patterson Point housing community opens with ribbon cutting ceremony
3+ week, 2+ day ago (213+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) will celebrate the completion of Patterson Point, its newest permanent supportive housing community, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 4, at 10:00 a.m. The event will…...
Santa Barbara Unified students go back to school amid declining enrollment district-wide
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1074+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS Enrollment across the Santa Barbara Unified School District has plummeted by 16% over the last 11 years—with a large drop at Santa Barbara High School, where the decline was 21%. l The fall in enrollment was a…...