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Unity Shoppe’s Back-to-School Drive Collecting Supplies for Kids in Need
Unity Shoppe will hold its annual Back-to-School Drive, July 1-31. The drive aims to collect new school items to be distributed in August, giving low-income children in the community the opportunity to start the school year on the right foot, Unity said. Unity Shoppe is asking community members to donate...
Saint Barbara Keeps Up Fiesta Appearances
[Noozhawk’s note: Second in a daily series leading up to Old Spanish Days Fiesta.]. In 1926, Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126, Native Daughters of the Golden West, was asked to select one of its members to portray Saint Barbara during Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta. This...
Celebrate Safely: Join Santa Barbara’s Fourth of July Festivities at the Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional fireworks displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full day of festivities, including free live music and dance performances on the beach. The celebration culminates with a 20-minute fireworks display around 9:00 p.m.
Caruso’s Chef Shibani Mone previews July Fourth and demonstrates how to elevate a hot dog on The Morning News
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Whether searching for Fourth of July plans or wanting to elevate a classic hot dog at an upcoming summer cookout, The Morning News gave viewers inspiration Tuesday morning. Shibani Mone, Chef De Cuisine at the Micheline Star and Michelin Green Star Restaurant Caruso's at the Rose Miramar stopped by. She demonstrated The post Caruso’s Chef Shibani Mone previews July Fourth and demonstrates how to elevate a hot dog on The Morning News appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Barbara Foresters Publish Book Documenting History of Summer Baseball Success
Since the team’s inception in 1991, the Santa Barbara Foresters have grown into arguably the greatest summer college baseball team in the nation. The team’s 33-year history, which has never featured a losing season, has featured future Major Leaguers and some of the best talent college baseball has had to offer.
College Hosts Christian Climate Conference
Westmont hosted more than 70 evangelical students, professors and nationally recognized experts from across the country for the second consecutive summer to address the global challenge of climate change June 16-21. Faith. Climate. Action. A Workshop on Christian Climate Advocacy equips students who care deeply about the environment to become leaders in their communities and manage resources wisely.
SB Soccer Club’s Central Coast Academy 2010 Girls Team Wins DPL Nationals Title
Santa Barbara Soccer Club’s Central Coast Academy 2010 Girls squad captured the DPL Nationals Championship on Monday at Silverlakes Sports Complex. In the title matchup, SBSC shut out Massachusetts’ NEFC North Shore FC for a 2-0 victory. The shutout was the third of the tournament for SBSC. In...
Santa Barbara City College Welcomes Dan Le Guen-Schmidt as New Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. (July 1, 2024) — Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) welcomes Dan Le Guen-Schmidt, MBA, SHRM-CP, as the new Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources. Le Guen-Schmidt joins the Vaquero team with a wealth of experience in people relations, specifically in community college settings.
Santa Barbara Talks: Ed Lenvik Says State Street Planning Was ‘Hijacked’ by Restaurants, Bicyclists
Ed Lenvik, a member of the Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission, has a lot to say about State Street. “The process was hijacked by three distinct groups,” Lenvik says, on the latest episode of the podcast Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina. Those groups, he said, are restaurants, the...
David Quincy, MD, Joins SB Cottage Primary Care
David R. Quincy, MD, has joined Cottage Primary Care Santa Barbara where he will practice primary care medicine alongside Yana Gristan, MD and Arielle Kanner, DO. Currently serving as Cottage Health’s Chief Ambulatory Medical Officer, Quincy is a family physician with over 30 years of experience. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Practice and holds a Certificate in Primary Care Sports Medicine. He is proficient in medical Spanish and has a strong commitment to community service.
Big First Inning Powers Goleta Valley South LL 10U All-Stars to 13-1 Victory Over Dos Pueblos LL
An eight-run first inning set the tone and allowed the Goleta Valley South LL 10U All-Stars to cruise to a 13-1 victory over Dos Pueblos LL on Monday at Goleta Valley South LL. In that first inning, Walker Torres, Benn Hause, Liam Anderson and Brandon Munoz all drove in runs...
Local Cities Weighing Response to Supreme Court Ruling on Homelessness
It’s a crime to sleep in public, according to the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon vs. Johnson et al. stated that jurisdictions are able to arrest homeless people for sleeping on the street, even if they don’t have a shelter for them to go to instead.
Firefighters quickly put out Isla Vista dumpster fire
ISLA VISTA, Calif.- Santa Barbara County firefighters worked quickly to put out a dumpster fire in an Isla Vista apartment complex parking lot early Wednesday morning. Firefighters said the fire was very hot when they arrived shortly after midnight, said Captain Castellanos with Santa Barbara County Fire. However, crews were able to extinguish the fire The post Firefighters quickly put out Isla Vista dumpster fire appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
RV catches fire in Santa Ynez
A commercial bus caught fire in Solvang at 1758 Alamo Pintado Rd. and first responders are on scene, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The post RV catches fire in Santa Ynez appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
How to watch Firefly Aerospace's ‘Noise of Summer' rocket launch from the California coast
Update (8:31 p.m.): Tuesday’s planned launch has been postponed. Original story appears below. Southern Californians and other sky-watchers in the U.S. West might get a glimpse of Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket Tuesday night when it launches from the Santa Barbara County coast. The window for the launch, part of...
Heatwave impacts continue Wednesday through weekend
This week's significant heatwave will continue to impact the region Wednesday through next week with dangerously hot temperatures across much of the area. The post Heatwave impacts continue Wednesday through weekend appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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