• In a Sept. 26 statement, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) commented on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) recent cancellations of bargaining agreement contracts ...
A COOL CANOPY: Guadalupe’s urban forest management plan will offer guidance for residents and developers on how to prune trees, how to care for diseased trees, and which native species are best to ...
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: In the Santa Barbara County grand jury report titled Unpermitted Street Food Vendors in Santa Barbara County, the jury cited observations of improper meat, fruit, and vegetable ...
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution “guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.” Taking it literally, this means you can say anything you want ...
This October marks Cheryl Ausan’s 31st year making breakfast and lunch for hundreds of schoolchildren a day. She’s been stationed in cafeteria kitchens within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District ...
Square Perspectives, an art show at the Cypress Gallery, is showing until Oct. 26 featuring 12-by-12-inch works created by both professionals and beginners. “This democratic approach creates a ...
Ansh Vinchhi recently joined the roughly 4 percent of scouts in the country who achieve Eagle Scout ranking, the highest achievement in the program. He demonstrated that he is trustworthy, helpful, ...
If my boss offered me a raise that was less than 20 cents an hour, I’d be offended. That’s why I’m empathetic to the plight of Santa Maria-Bonita School District’s classified employees, who took a ...
The community is invited to participate in a pumpkin decorating competition hosted by the Lompoc Public Library. In the Book Character Pumpkin Contest, participants of all ages are challenged to turn ...
With new blood on the Buellton City Council after August’s mail-in election, a familiar face returns to the Planning Commission. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to continue serving,” three-year ...
Renée Kelleher’s journey as an artist took off when she started painting murals at her elementary school. Then, in junior high, an art teacher saw potential and encouraged her to attend the California ...