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Combating stigma
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, student anxiety, depression, and substance abuse levels have grown increasingly more prevalent and severe, according to Emma Fay, program coordinator for Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo’s (CAPSLO) Teen Wellness Program. “We’re kind of in this crisis and critical moment where we need to...
County Planning Commission approves Buellton cannabis cultivation project
While cannabis odor has concerned John Parke in the past when it comes to project proposals, the Santa Barbara County 3rd District Planning Commissioner voted alongside his colleagues to approve a cannabis processing project near Buellton and deny an appeal from neighbors during the July 31 Planning Commission hearing. “We...
County Youth Poet Laureate hosts reading at Solvang Library
Born in Santa Barbara and raised in the Santa Ynez Valley, Jasmine Guerrero Sevilla holds the prestigious title of youth poet laureate of Santa Barbara County. In early August, Sevilla led a free workshop in Solvang for young writers ranging from ages 9 to 12. On Saturday, Aug. 10, Sevilla...
5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Near Bakersfield Rattles Central Coast
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Bakersfield and rattled the Central Coast on Tuesday evening. At 9:09 p.m. the quake was registered about 14 miles southwest of Lamont, a small community in Kern County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Santa Barbara County residents have reported feeling a strong...
Four First-Time Participants At Sixth Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day – August 24
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Maria, Calif. (August 8, 2024)–The sixth annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day, Saturday, August 24, has added four first-time participants. Over 15 local farms and agricultural organizations are opening their doors on Farm Day, offering free tours, tastings, giveaways and kid-friendly activities.
5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Near Bakersfield Rattles Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County felt the shaking from a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in Kern County on Tuesday night. The initial earthquake was followed by more than a dozen aftershocks, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was reported at 9:09 p.m. in Lamont, near Bakersfield, about 73 miles from Santa Barbara.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will revitalize the Central Coast
Congressman Salud Carbajal is highlighting a milestone $1 billion dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Central Coast with a tour of Santa Barbara County projects. The post Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will revitalize the Central Coast appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Back-To-School Health Fairs offer free vaccines and sports physicals in Santa Barbara County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is doing its part to ensure students get off to a good health start in the new school year. The post Back-To-School Health Fairs offer free vaccines and sports physicals in Santa Barbara County appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Education Today 2024
School is about to be back in session for the 2024-25 school year, which means summer is almost over—sad. But it also means a new school year for all of those students, new learning, new friends, new experiences—rad! For this year’s annual Education Today issue, Staff Writer Samantha Herrera talks to Lucia Mar school district about new career tech programs it’s offering to high school students and adults. In addition, Staff Writer Libbey Hanson writes about a teen wellness program that aims to improve student mental health in San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties.
DA Says Sheriff’s Detectives Justified in Fatally Shooting Santa Maria Man
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office determined that sheriff’s detectives were legally justified in shooting and killing a Santa Maria man in an Orcutt backyard in January. Detectives Nicholas Adomaitis and Michael Savey shot Wesley Klotthor, 32, six times, and he died of his injuries. The District...
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