2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (290+ words) The County of Santa Barbara Health Department, in alignment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and partners of the West Coast Health Alliance, endorses the American Academy of. .. As an independent publication, we rely on contributions from readers…...

9+ hour, 5+ min ago  (237+ words) The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department has announces Youth Summer Camps 2026 with registration opening Friday, May 1. City camps are offered June through August for youth ages 4-14. June: Splash Camp: June 22-26, 8 a. m. -noon, for ages 7-12. July: Los Flores Ranch…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (486+ words) I had been asked by the Friendship House in Solvang if I would be Santa Claus for their annual Christmas Party. I jumped at the chance. There isn't a time of year I love more than Christmas. After I left…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (302+ words) For many children, summer camp brings excitement, independence and new friendships. For others, especially first-time campers, it can trigger homesickness. Understanding how to ease worries before camp and respond thoughtfully once camp begins can make a meaningful difference for both…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (612+ words) Santa Barbara residents soon will have a chance to weigh in on what career and technical education training should be available to the next generation of students at the former National Guard Armory. This spring, the Santa Barbara Unified School…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1553+ words) Finding the right summer camp for your child can feel overwhelming with so many great options available across Santa Barbara. That's why Noozhawk's Parent Nooz Summer Camp Guide brings local families a curated look at the programs that make summer…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (243+ words) San Marcos High School freshman Hudson Chossek has turned his passion for tennis into a means to fight childhood cancer and provide opportunities for those with Parkinson's Disease. Chossek will hold a local tennis clinic from Tuesday, March 31, to Thursday,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (512+ words) You don't have to be a pediatrician to know teens are facing more significant mental health challenges than ever before. You also don't have to be a pediatrician to know that cannabis (a. k. a. marijuana, pot, grass, or weed) is the most…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (320+ words) More than three years after Alicia and Cesar Canto shared the story of their double cancer battle, the Santa Barbara family is again asking the community for help. In April 2022, Noozhawk reported on the couple's nearly unthinkable situation: Both parents…...

11+ mon, 3+ day ago  (242+ words) The Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE), in partnership with Ten Strands and the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI), has named Nature Track Foundation the 2025 Organization of the Year in recognition of its work in environmental education and expanding equitable…...