1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (222+ words) 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, 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4 at 80 N. Patterson Ave., Goleta. Community members and partners, as well as…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (358+ words) CommUnify has purchased the former Grace Lutheran Preschool property in Santa Maria for $950,000 and plans to put a child care and early education campus in its place. It plans to renovate the former preschool at 420 East Fesler Street — which shut…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (724+ words) Finding the right after-school program can make all the difference in a child’s growth, confidence and interests. That’s why Noozhawk’s ParentNooz After School Activities Guide brings together a variety of local programs that keep kids active, engaged and inspired long…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (567+ words) A senior capybara at the Santa Barbara Zoo was euthanized Friday after specialist veterinarians found an “inoperable” mass in her throat that made it difficult for her to eat or breathe, a zoo spokesperson said. The mass, however, which was…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (658+ words) Victoria Martinez Peñaranda is looking to bring unique perspectives and mental health advocacy to the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Trustees as this year’s student board member. The Alta Vista Middle College program collaborates with Santa Barbara City…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (342+ words) Ten little graduates in blue caps and gowns crossed the stage at LEAP’s Lompoc Children’s Center, celebrating the center’s inaugural graduating class and a milestone for the young learners who will now be entering kindergarten. This fall, the students will…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (515+ words) Independent Christian school Providence welcomed families and community members to its new middle and upper school campus in Santa Barbara on Thursday for a dedication and groundbreaking event. “I hope that (students) feel that every decision — from the design to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (398+ words) The Summer Reading Program – Read-A-Palooza 2026 – finished strong July 31 after nine weeks of discovering stories, enjoying performances, and completing activities, according to the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries. Since June 1, readers logged 44,458 days of reading; completed nearly 6,000 activities; and achieved 2,533 Super…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (411+ words) Finding something to read before getting on a flight at the Santa Barbara Airport just got easier. “SBA prides itself on providing a travel experience that is unique from other airports, and this library is another small way we can…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (485+ words) For some pets, the happiest foster stories don’t end with adoption. They end with a front door opening, a wagging tail and a family reunited. “The Pet Refuge offers free emergency boarding, while foster families provide a comforting alternative for…...