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Dons’ Season Ends in Heartbreaking 20-19 Double-Overtime Loss to Villa Park

In a topsy-turvy, double-overtime thriller, the Santa Barbara High flag football team was eliminated from the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs with a 20-19 loss to visiting Villa Park on Tuesday night at Peabody Stadium. The Dons appeared poised to advance after scoring a go-ahead touchdown with 40 seconds remaining in...

Santa Barbara, CA · 19d
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Public raises concerns with district verification system, teacher stipends and longevity policy

The Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees heard concerns regarding the district’s new address verification process, teacher compensation, transportation and the district’s longevity policy, among other issues, at its Oct. 13 board meeting. During public comments for items not on the agenda, district parent Ashley Smith...

Carpinteria, CA · 18d

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California professor sues university for shortchanging $3M... as male colleague landed promotion

University of California, Santa Barbara professor Edwina Barvosa was underpaid by nearly $3 million while a less experienced, male colleague cashed in, according to a lawsuit.

Santa Barbara, CA · 21d

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UC Santa Barbara Professor Says She Was Shorted Nearly $3M as Male Peer Got Promoted

UC Santa Barbara — Reported Site of Alleged Pay Discrimination. A University of California, Santa Barbara professor who has taught on campus since 1998 says the school paid a male colleague hired eight years after her so much more over the years that her lost base salary, with interest, now totals roughly $2.96 million. Edwina Barvosa, who works in the Department of Feminist Studies, has sued the University of California Regents, alleging gender discrimination, unequal pay, harassment and retaliation.

Santa Barbara, CA · 20d
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San Marcos High School Breaks Ground on New Health Careers and Wellness Facilities

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara Unified School District is breaking ground on a project at San Marcos High School aimed at expanding health-care career training and improving wellness services for students and community members. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Building Community Wellness Project is scheduled for Monday, October...

Santa Barbara, CA · 20d

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Parents Blast California School Over Blackface Photo Scandal: ‘They Failed Black Students’

Weeks after four teenage girls posted a blackface photo on social media, families in Santa Barbara, California, are demanding answers and accountability from school leaders. At a meeting of the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) board on Tuesday, October 13, parents and students packed the room, many holding signs reading “Hold schools accountable” and […]

Santa Barbara, CA · 23d

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Running backs Kellon Gandolfo, Cael Deforest pushes Santa Ynez football past Cabrillo

What’s better than one running back rushing for 100-plus yards?. If you ask the Santa Ynez football team, it would tell you its pair of running backs, Cael Deforest and Kellon Gandolfo. Together they rushed for 248 yards and three touchdowns as Santa Ynez edged Cabrillo with a 36-32...

Santa Ynez, CA · 21d

Santa Barbara Independent

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UC Santa Barbara Seeks Community Input as the University Plans for Sea-Level Rise

This article was originally published in UCSB’s ‘The Current‘. Dynamism defines the coast, which sits in a liminal strip subject to forces from both land and sea. By dint of its prime, beachfront location, UC Santa Barbara must navigate these geographic changes as we adapt to the effects of sea-level rise. In 2024, the university adopted a sea level rise adaptation strategy for the campus with a vision to “maximize campus resilience and protect and restore natural shorelines, through proactive, phased, managed adaptation to sea level rise and shoreline change.”

Santa Barbara, CA · 22d

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DPHS wins 56-21 on annual Homecoming football game against Santa Paula

Students, families, and community members filled Dos Pueblos High School’s Scott O’Leary Stadium for the annual Homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 16. DPHS celebrated on and off the field, recognizing its Homecoming royalty during halftime as the varsity football team defeated Santa Paula High School, 56-21, in a rousing Tri-County League matchup. The victory brought the Chargers to 5-3 overall and 2-1 in league.

Santa Paula, CA · 23d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Chase Johnson Scores Four Touchdowns as Dos Pueblos Rolls Past Santa Paula 56-21

Chase Johnson rushed for 195 yards on 25 carries and scored four touchdowns as the Dos Pueblos High football team dominated in the trenches on its way to a 56-21 Tri-County League victory over Santa Paula on Friday night. After a tight first half, Dos Pueblos outscored Santa Paula 35-7...

Santa Paula, CA · 23d

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San Marcos Football Forces Six Turnovers in Senior Night Rout of Hueneme, 44-6

San Marcos football shined on both sides of the ball en route to a 44-6 Senior Night rout of Hueneme on Friday at Warkentin Stadium. The Royals (4-4, 2-1 Tri-County League) have now won two straight league games with two remaining on the schedule, beginning with a road matchup with Royal High next week.

Santa Barbara, CA · 23d

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California Students Walk Out, Accusing School Board Of ‘Promoting Racism’

"How much more must our black students endure?" one community member said at a board meeting on Tuesday:

Santa Barbara, CA · 24d

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The absence of Safety eqiupment in Buena High School Cheerleading

At Buena High School, the cheerleading squad brings energy, spirit, and hard work to every game and event. But behind the smiles and routines, there is an important safety problem that needs to be addressed. The lack of safety equipment for stunting. Stunting is a major part of cheerleading, but not having the right mats, spotting harnesses, or other protective equipment can make it much more dangerous. Without this equipment, the risk of serious injuries is high.

Ventura, CA · 25d

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Educators rally to address VUSD pay and healthcare proposals

A sea of red entered the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) Educational Service Center (ESC) on Oct. 13. Beginning at 4 p.m., a rally organized by the Ventura Unified Education Association (VUEA) and the Ventura Education Support Professionals Association (VESPA) crowded the streets as educators from around the area called for wage changes and healthcare insurance protection.

Ventura, CA · 27d

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San Marcos edges Ventura in a thriller to secure automatic playoff berth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Repeat after me! San Marcos High School beat Ventura for a second straight day to claim third place in the Channel League and the final automatic playoff berth. Scarlett Holian punched the Royals postseason ticket with an interception near the goal line on a Cougars Hail Mary pass with no The post San Marcos edges Ventura in a thriller to secure automatic playoff berth appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 25d

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Two Ventura County colleges announce new complementary degree programs in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a growing concern in America, and two Ventura Colleges are stepping up to meet the demand for experts by offering new degrees. Moorpark College and Cal State Channel Islands will launch the new programs in 2027, with the degrees designed to complement one another. Moorpark College will offer...

Ventura County, CA · 27d

Daily Mail

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School principal admits faking student council votes to make own daughter president

Arielle Curry, principal of Washington Elementary School, admitted to overriding the outcome of an election for the president of the sixth grade, lifting her daughter into the position.

Santa Barbara, CA · 28d

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News Brief: VUSD School Closures Advisory Committee unanimously votes in favor of recommending to keep Foothill Tech open

On Oct. 8, a School Closures Advisory Committee (SCAC) meeting was held at Portola Elementary School (Portola) to discuss which Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) schools to recommend for closure or continued operations. At the meeting, a unanimous decision was made to recommend that Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) should stay open.

Ventura, CA · 29d

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Elementary school principal suspended for rigging student election

Elementary school principal Arielle Curry reportedly rigged a student election, admitting to manipulating results for her own child in Santa Barbara schools.

Santa Barbara, CA · 26d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Washington Elementary Principal Returns from Administrative Leave After Admitting to Her Role in Rigging Student Election

Winning the vote to be president of your elementary school should not be high on anyone’s résumé, but for the students and parents involved, it’s a big deal. After Washington Elementary’s principal acknowledged in a letter on Thursday that she’d manipulated the results of the school’s student election, she returned from an administrative leave on Friday to a campus in turmoil.

Santa Barbara, CA · 10-10