Students Demand Change at Carpinteria High
Diversify Our Narrative Carpinteria calls for more diversity in texts and a focus on anti-racism.
Odessa Stork
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The Independent recently surveyed the county’s major testing sites for an overview of the services they currently provide.
New Carbajal Bill to Block Creation of Denaturalization Office
The bill counters Trump administration escalation in attempts to strip citizenship.
Have COVID Conditions Affected Trash?
Recyling, reuse, and the COVID economy kept a lid on waste in Santa Barbara County.
What’s the Future for State Street’s Promenade?
Santa Barbara architects ask community for thoughts on downtown.
Isla Vistans Deny Holding a COVID Party
UC Santa Barbara warns of infection party, asks for information.
Man Allegedly Wields Machine Gun at Los Agaves Diners
A woman and man dining in the Santa Barbara restaurant were reportedly chased away by a man with a gun on Thursday.
Offshore Wind Farm on the Horizon in Morro Bay?
Congressmember Salud Carbajal gets green-energy development included in National Defense Authorization Act.
Chumash Heritage Marine Sanctuary Revival Attempt
California legislators request five-year extension to create sanctuary between Monterey and Channel Islands.
Reyes Peak Project Draws Backlash from Community and Chumash
Groups contend logging and clearing work for fire lacks environmental scoping.