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Dos Pueblos High School Honored with Global First Amendment Press Freedom Award
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Santa Barbara Unified School District is proud to announce that Dos Pueblos High School (DPHS) has been named a recipient of the 2026 First Amendment Press Freedom Award. DPHS is one of only 26 schools worldwide, representing 12 U. S. states and…...
When Students Lead, Change Follows
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (272+ words) Backed by the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, Students Create a Zine Amplifying Queer Voices " and Learned Lessons in Leadership Along the Way Founded in 1985 by a group of parents, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) began as a grassroots response…...
Future for Lompoc Youth Celebrates $80, 000 Donation with Check Presentation from Coast Hills Credit Union for 2025 Rancho Vino Fundraiser
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) Lompoc, CA " January 5, 2026 " Future for Lompoc Youth (FLY) is proud to announce the presentation of an $80, 000 donation from Coast Hills Credit Union in support of its mission to empower and prepare local teens for success. The funds were raised at…...
Santa Barbara Unified Announces Principal Transitions for 2026-27 School Year
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (347+ words) Santa Barbara, Calif. " Santa Barbara Unified is expressing its gratitude for four principals who are departing the District." "We appreciate the time and effort these leaders have invested in our schools," said Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado. "Managing a school campus…...
Ribbon Cutting - From Trauma to Hope
2+ week, 5+ day ago (162+ words) Fri, Apr 03 4: 00 PM - 12: 00 AM 120 S Hope F119 CASA Office - La Cumbre Plaza Join CASA of Santa Barbara County as we celebrate the opening of our Santa Barbara exhibit at La Cumbre Plaza with a special ribbon'cutting ceremony! We're honored to introduce…...
From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Youth Hope to Inspire the Community
1+ week, 2+ day ago (657+ words) Court Appointed Special Advocates Exhibit at La Cumbre Plaza Runs Through April "I have never seen a picture of myself as a baby. Milestone moments were never captured and are only memories," wrote a young woman named Linsey. "Our goal…...
Santa Barbara Students Exposed to Trauma on School Tablets
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1376+ words) Parents and School District Working Toward Stronger Security Measures for Classroom Devices For a young child, it's nightmare fuel. In the days that followed, the girl " whose identity is being withheld " struggled to sleep. Her parents described nights spent comforting…...
Santa Barbara County High School Seniors Surprised with $50, 000 Scholarships
3+ week, 1+ day ago (658+ words) Santa Barbara High's Shelby Reyes and Carpinteria High's David Esquivel Belmonte Named "Edison Scholars' at Emotional Ceremonies The tears came instantly. Reyes had just been named one of 30 "Edison Scholars," a distinction awarded each year to students across Southern California…...
Annual Summer Camp Guide 2026
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1713+ words) Plan Your Perfect Summer: Explore, Create, Discover, and Have Fun! Whether your wild things are going to camp for the first time or'returning for another unforgettable summer, now is the time to find the perfect experience for your unique camper....
Sara's Simple Summer Structure
3+ week, 3+ day ago (211+ words) Simply 805" Writer Sara Caputo Shares Productivity Secrets and Talks About Life in Santa Barbara When did you start writing Simply 805" for the Independent? What is this week"s column about? What is your favorite part about writing the column? How…...