Goleta
Goleta, CA · Education
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Welcome to Foothill: Additions to the math department
Infinite numbers, endless formulas and abstract concepts all need someone to explain how to understand and apply them to real-world scenarios. As the 2026-27 school year takes off, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) greets new arrivals to the math department. Going into her seventh year of teaching, Kimberly Targoni can be found in Room F109. Cynthia Bea is located in Room E107 and comes to Foothill Tech with over 20 years of teaching experience.
venturabreeze.com
Ventura College Scholarships Now Open
The Ventura College Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2027–28 school year. The application deadline for students in the Paramedic and Career Education programs is November 23, with scholarship decisions expected by mid-December. The deadline for all other scholarships is January 22, 2027, with students notified of results by mid-April. Scholarship awards will be distributed beginning August 1.
Los Angeles Times
High school in Santa Barbara rocked by blackface TikTok post. NAACP calls for 'systemic change'
Four students at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara posted a TikTok in which their faces were artificially darkened. School officials said the students would face consequences.
VC Star | Ventura County Star
Dynamic duo leads St. Bonaventure past Simi Valley in Marmonte opener
It’s the electric 1-2 combination capable of lifting the St. Bonaventure High football team above the competition. Senior Antonio Spann and sophomore Tony Dargan combined for five touchdowns and 249 yards of total offense as the Seraphs opened Marmonte League play with a wild 44-37 win over Simi Valley on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Ventura College Sportsplex. “1 and 2,” said St. Bonaventure quarterback Jaxson Carper, referring to Spann and Dargan by uniform number. “Them boys are different.” Spann caught five passes for 57 yards and three touchdowns and Dargan rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries and threw a TD pass as St. Bonaventure (4-2) scored the first 30 points of the night to open league play 1-0. “It’s just unbelievable speed,” said Simi Valley head coach Jim Benkert. “We didn’t match up with them on that.” More: Check out all the scores from Week 6 in high school football The dynamic duo actually combined for the passing score that put the Seraphs up 23-0 with 29 seconds left in the half. Lining up in a wildcat formation, Dargan took a short drop and lofted a 4-yard TD pass for Spann to leap and snatch
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara Outlasts Moorpark 38-24 in Channel League Opener
The Dons have come a long way from an 0-2 start to the regular season. Griffin Arnold completed 23 of 30 passes for 423 yards and four touchdowns as the Santa Barbara High football team increased its winning streak to four games with a 38-24 victory over Moorpark on Friday night at Peabody Stadium in the Channel League opener for both teams.
Santa Barbara Independent
Laguna Blanca School Welcomes Three New Trustees
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — Laguna Blanca is pleased to welcome Tyler Duncan, Carter Thicke ’15, and Henning Thorsen to the school’s Board of Trustees. Each brings a distinct combination of professional experience, community involvement, and perspective to the board, along with a shared commitment to Laguna and its future.
kclu.org
Santa Paula school celebrates its 100th anniversary
Sarah Edwards ' eighth-grade history class is in session at Isbell Middle School in Santa Paula. Her classroom looks typical, except for one thing. It has a fireplace. It’s one of the campus's unique historical features, and the school is celebrating a major anniversary. "It's a 100-year celebration of...
Noozhawk
Santa Barbara High Football Opens Channel League Play with 38-24 Victory Over Moorpark
An explosive air attack and strong defense down the stretch powered Santa Barbara High football to a 38-24 victory over Moorpark to begin Channel League action on Friday at Peabody Stadium. The Dons (4-2, 1-0 CL) have found their groove over the past month, rattling off four straight wins after...
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Fremont’s bathroom crisis: A call to action
Sweat beads form on your forehead. Your stomach makes a concerning rumble. You scan the campus for anywhere to go. The library bathroom is locked and the cafeteria bathroom has long been blacklisted since the unfortunate incident in freshman year, with what you desperately hope was yogurt. It is too late. You have wasted too much time deliberating, and now all the bathrooms are out of reach.
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara High Flag Football Captures 13-0 Victory in First-Place Showdown Against Pacifica
A first-place showdown against Pacifica brought out the best in the Santa Barbara High flag football team. The Dons dominated defensively and made clutch plays on offense to secure a 13-0 victory Tuesday night at Peabody Stadium. With the win, Santa Barbara is now tied with Pacifica at 4-1 in the Pacific View League, as the teams split their two matchups this season.
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Forming connections at Foothill Tech’s annual Back to School Night
Booths lined the quad and teachers prepared presentations on the evening of Sept. 28 at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) for the annual Back to School Night. Held from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., this event serves as a valuable tool to link parents and teachers. The event began...
Lompoc Record
Lompoc football’s experienced defense is leading them to success
The Lompoc High School football team is taking that to heart this season. The Braves not only have a 5-0 record but the team's defense has shut down opponents, who are averaging just 5 points per game. “Nearly everyone on the defense has started a game at the varsity level,”...
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DPHS used AI to create student schedules for the 2026-27 school year
To create student schedules for the 2026-27 school year, Dos Pueblos High School used an artificial intelligence-driven scheduling software called Timely. It aims to streamline the process of creating master schedules by pairing AI and administrative support. Timely was introduced to Santa Barbara High School in the 2025-26 school year,...
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OPHS girls tennis carries league momentum into Camarillo showdown
Oak Park High School girls tennis hosted Camarillo on Thursday, Oct. 1, defeating the Scorpions 18-0 in Coastal Canyon League play. The Eagles entered the match 2-0 in league and 4-6 overall after opening the season with five non-league losses, each by four sets or fewer. Head coach Adam Nielson said the skid never shook his belief that the team’s hard work would pay off.
buenaspeaks.org
What happened to Buena’s school dances?
Why aren’t we attending our Buena dances? For a few years now, student participation in dances has been decreasing. Students aren’t getting tickets for the more creative dances Associated Student Body (ASB) spends a lot of time planning. ASB planned the first dance to kick off the 2026...
fillmoregazette.com
Rotary Club of Fillmore Learns About Recent Improvements Made at FUSD
RJ Stump, manager of Bond/Facilities Projects, and Kevin Schmitz, director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, recently provided an update on improvements completed throughout the Fillmore Unified School District. Many of the projects were funded through Measures V and G. District representatives expressed appreciation to the community members who voted to...