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California, United States · CaliforniaLucilla Cano always wanted to be a nurse. But working three jobs to support her kids, it was difficult to take the time necessary to work toward that goal. That all changed when she enrolled in the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which gave her the space and guidance she needed to go to school, earn her nursing degree, and make a better life for her and her family. “It makes me want to tear up ta…See the Story
Transforming Lives: Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program
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California, United States · CaliforniaThe race is on for open seats on Goleta’s City Council, with Mayor Paula Perotte announcing that she will be back on the ballot this November. She is challenged by Rich Foster, who supported her mayoral bid four years ago and often speaks at city meetings in favor of trees and in opposition to development. Also on the ballot will be candidates for districts 3 and 4, which form the western half of the city. Perotte’s announcement is a bit early, …See the Story
Goleta’s City Council Race Is off to an Early Start
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California, United States · CaliforniaIn the bankruptcy of the Santa Barbara News-Press, much hinges on the ownership of the company’s two buildings: 715 Anacapa Street downtown and 725 South Kellogg Avenue in Goleta, which were assessed in 2000 at $27.5 million. When the daily paper’s parent company, Ampersand Publishing LLC, went into Chapter 7 last July, it declared it had $116,000 in assets and $5 million in liabilities. The two buildings had been transferred by owner Wendy McCa…See the Story
'Santa Barbara News-Press' Bankruptcy Limps Along
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California, United States · CaliforniaOur Indy intern Chloe Shanfeld has helped us explore the art and culture world of Santa Barbara, diving into local entertainment. Not only does Shanfeld cover the arts, but she also enjoys making art herself. When did you start your internship at the Independent? What has been your favorite story to work on so far? I started working for the Indy in the fall of 2023 in the Arts and Entertainment section. My favorite story to work on so far has be…See the Story
Feeding the Artist Drive
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California, United States · CaliforniaThree new wind farms in the waters north of Santa Barbara County have run into a few obstacles in their attempts to bring offshore wind to the Central Coast. On top of discussions with government agencies and the Northern Chumash tribe, the three developers face a lawsuit from two San Luis Obispo fisheries claiming that “best practices” are not being used in the process of approving and building off the coast of Morro Bay. The lawsuit was filed …See the Story
Wind Energy off Morro Bay Faces Fisher Lawsuit and Marine Sanctuary Issues
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Wrexham AFC · CaliforniaProfessional soccer will be featured at Harder Stadium this summer as Wrexham AFC will face Premier League side AFC Bournemouth in an all-British showdown on July 20 at Harder Stadium on the campus of UC Santa Barbara The Red Dragons and The Cherries will face off against one another for the first time since April of 2005, when both teams were in EFL League One.This match is the first of Wrexham AFC’s three North American matches this summer a…See the Story
British Clubs Wrexham AFC and AFC Bournemouth Will Clash at Harder Stadium
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California, United States · CaliforniaA long-awaited Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hearing on cannabis odor control ended in a split vote this week, as three board members voted for more study and two said they were frustrated by the delay. Dutch-made carbon filters, called “scrubbers,” have been shown to dramatically reduce the smell of cannabis in Carpinteria Valley greenhouses before it can escape into the outside air; but at $22,000 each and a recommended density of …See the Story
Santa Barbara County Supervisors Punt On Cannabis Odor Control
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California, United States · CaliforniaOn April 17 at the Santa Barbara Foundation’s Person of the Year Awards, Jim Morouse and Peter Schuyler were honored for their extraordinary voluntary service. More than 300 guests came out for the tribute, including dozens of nonprofit leaders and many philanthropists, community activists, and elected officials. Morouse, with decades of global marketing experience, has taught at Westmont College, UCSB, and Leading from Within, the latter of whi…See the Story
Jim Morouse and Peter Schuyler Honored as Persons of the Year
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