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Perfect October brings league title to Santa Ynez football

Pirates clinch undefeated Ocean League record with 47-0 victory at Santa Maria, will now travel to Wasco for first-round CIF game. As the Santa Ynez High football squad entered October, the Pirates were sitting with a 2-4 record after a formidable pre-league schedule that saw losses to teams like Nipomo, Lompoc, Arroyo Grande, among the best in the Central Coast.

Santa Ynez, CA · 3d
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Goleta Preschool Closes After Gun Shop Moves Next Door

A “for lease” sign is out in front of Here We Grow, the now-closed preschool in west Goleta whose enrollment grew precarious after a gun shop moved next door. Owner Heather Robbins was open for six months at her new location at 7433 Hollister Avenue, when nearby residents noticed her preschool’s new neighbor. By the time fall rolled around, half her families had pulled out, and she had no new enrollments.

Goleta, CA · 13h
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Cal Poly Sweeps Cal State Fullerton, Clinches Big West Championship Berth

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Cal Poly volleyball made swift work of Cal State Fullerton on Saturday night inside Mott Athletics Center, sweeping the Titans 25-16, 25-12, 25-17 to close out the weekend and secure a berth in the upcoming Big West Championship, which San Luis Obispo will host.

Fullerton, CA · 3d
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It’s all a bunch of hocus-pocus!

On Nov. 6, 2026, as the disco lights flickered to life and an air of magic settled across the quad, students gathered for Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) “Hocus Pocus” themed annual Halloween dance. The dance was highly anticipated after severe weather and power shutoffs forced the event to be postponed from the initial Oct. 16 date. Starting at 7 p.m. in the school quad, the Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted students in costume for the school year’s first official dance, full of the mystical whimsy associated with the fall holiday.

Ventura, CA · 2d
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Foothill Tech cross country sweeps league finals and punches their ticket to CIF

On Nov. 5, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) cross-country team swept the Tri-County Athletics Association (TCAA) league finals, securing the team title in all four of the races on the day. The race marked the end of the regular season, and the success of the varsity teams secured both the boys’ and girls’ spots in upcoming California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) competition in the postseason.

Ventura, CA · 3d

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Third-quarter slump dooms Del Sol football in postseason debut

The first taste of playoff football for the Del Sol High football program was the bitterness of defeat. Montebello scored four second-half touchdowns — three in the third quarter — to snatch away the game, securing a 49-24 win over the Jaguars in a CIF-Southern Section Division 13 first-round game on Friday, Nov. 6, in north Oxnard. “Every game, we have had a nightmare quarter,” Del Sol head coach James Nelson said. “I told the coaches at halftime, ‘One of us is going to pull away.’ … Unfortunately for us, it was them.” It was the playoff debut for a program in its second varsity season, four years after opening its doors to students in 2023. The Jaguars finished its sophomore season 4-7 after going 0-10 last year. More: Check out the scores from high school football playoff openers A tearful Nelson bid farewell to the Jaguars’ senior class after the loss. “We built Del Sol together,” Nelson said. “I have never been that emotional after a game as a coach. It really feels like back to when I played my last game. That’s how my heart feels right now.” Explosive plays, particularly those generated by Montebello star receiver and

Montebello, CA · 2d

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Football Recap: Moorpark's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Five + How To Watch

Moorpark had won four straight games and Brody Tweedy did his part to make it five on Friday. The Musketeers enjoyed a cozy 38-21 win over the Trabuco Hills Mustangs with plenty of help from Tweedy, who rushed for 216 yards and 3 scores while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Tweedy's longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards.

Moorpark, CA · 2d

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Santa Barbara Rolls Past Fullerton 45-7 in CIF-SS Division Six Opener

The Golden Tornado was on a rampage Friday night, and that was bad news for visiting Fullerton High. Junior quarterback Griffin Arnold tossed five touchdown passes, and the Santa Barbara High football team cruised to a 45-7 victory behind a dominant defensive effort in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs.

Santa Barbara, CA · 3d

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Meet DPHS’s newest counselor: Steven Davis

From the court to the counseling office, new counselor Stephen Davis has found a way to combine two of his passions: working with students and coaching basketball. After counseling at other Santa Barbara Unified schools such as La Colina Junior High School and Santa Barbara High School, he started his second official year counseling at Dos Pueblos High School this school year.

Santa Barbara, CA · 5d

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The Star’s Super 10 high school football rankings entering playoffs

Last week’s ranking in parentheses. 1. PACIFICA 8-2 (1) Comment: The Tritons have made the playoffs 14 straight seasons under head coach Mike Moon. This week: Friday, Division 2 first round, at Bishop Amat. 2. ST. BONAVENTURE 7-3 (3) Comment: The Seraphs are in the playoffs for the eighth straight season. This week: Friday, Division 3 first round, at San Jacinto. 3. MOORPARK 8-2 (5) Comment: The Musketeers look to build on last year’s first-round win over Riverside-King. This week: Friday, Division 5 first round, vs. Trabuco Hills. 4. WESTLAKE 7-3 (4) Comment: The Warriors are focused on delivering the program’s first playoff win since 2017. This week: Friday, Division 4 first round, at Dana Hills. 5. NEWBURY PARK 6-4 (2) Comment: The Panthers are in the playoffs for the fifth straight season under head coach Joe Smigel. This week: Friday, Division 4 first round, at Downey. 6. AGOURA 9-1 (6) Comment: The Coastal 101 League championship is the Chargers’ third straight league title, a program first. This week: Friday, Division 5 first round, at Torrance. 7. FILLMORE 8-2 (8) Comment: The Flashes are looking to snap a four-game postseason losing streak, dating back to 2021. This week: Friday, Division

Oxnard, CA · 5d

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CI English Learners Reach Highest Proficiency Rate in Four Years, Surpass District Average

As English learners at Channel Islands High School continue working toward English proficiency, the school’s latest assessment results reflect significant progress. English learners take the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), a required state assessment given to students from kindergarten through senior year of high school whose primary language is not English.

Oxnard, CA · 8d

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New African American Studies course to be offered at DPHS in spring semester

The 2027 spring semester at Dos Pueblos High School will bring a new Ethnic Studies class in African American Studies to any and all interested students. Ethnic Studies teacher Kristin Martínez shared that the goal of these classes is to educate students about the many different sides of American history that are not usually shown.

Goleta, CA · 8d

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First Phase of Carpinteria Children’s Project’s Outdoor Classroom Complete

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) — Children in Carpinteria have new opportunities to learn and play outdoors. The first phase of an outdoor classroom renovation project is complete at Carpinteria Children's Project. The redesigned spaces encourage hands-on learning, creativity and a connection with nature. Children can also develop social skills and learn to manage their emotions through outdoor The post First Phase of Carpinteria Children’s Project’s Outdoor Classroom Complete appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Carpinteria, CA · 7d

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These Are The 10 Best Elementary Schools In California, According To New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

A school in California’s Sierra foothills has earned the state’s highest elementary school ranking, and its classrooms have an interesting twist. Students learn Mandarin while tackling their everyday lessons. That’s not something you come across at every school. The newly released 2027 U.S. News rankings have a few more surprises.

California · 11d

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University of California, Santa Barbara Professor Files Suit Alleging Gender Pay Discrimination

Dr. Barvosa has been a faculty member at UC Santa Barbara since 1998. Her lawsuit alleges that university administrators have discriminated against her by paying her significantly less than male colleagues performing the same work. She also claims the university has obstructed her academic advancement, subjected her to harassment, and retaliated against her for reporting discrimination.

Santa Barbara, CA · 10d

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The sky is the limit for students in Ventura county

Some of the students here at Camarillo Airport are checking out one of the Ventura County Sheriff Department’s helicopters. This is illustrating just one of the aviation related careers being introduced to the middle and high schoolers, at this annual career day. "I love it. I just, this is...

Ventura County, CA · 10d

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Dan Walters: Community College Tries to Fool Voters by Claiming Bond Won’t Raise Taxes

[Noozhawk’s note: We republish news articles and commentaries from CalMatters on state and local policy issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers.]. I’ve lived in the Sacramento region for more than a half-century and paid local property taxes, some of which support the Los Rios Community College District.

Santa Barbara County, CA · 9d

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Fillmore overpowers rival Santa Paula in 116th Route 126 Rivalry game

The defense is smothering. The offense firing on all cylinders. Not one pass falls incomplete. Not to mention, the Leather Helmet is staying in town for another year. Call it a perfect Flashes Friday night. The Fillmore High football team was about as close to perfect as it gets in a 56-17 victory over rival Santa Paula on Oct. 30 to win the 116th installment of the Route 126 Rivalry and retain the storied trophy for another year. The Flashes (8-2, 5-0 Tri-County) clinched the outright league title and extended their win streak to eight games heading into postseason play. The CIF-Southern Section playoff pairings will be announced Sunday. More: Check out all the scores from Week 10 in high school football “All of our names are now in the history books,” Fillmore quarterback Nate Perez said. “This team is cemented by one of the greatest Fillmore teams ever, and it shows. “We are not surprised here — no one is. What we are looking for is a ring.” Speaking of perfection, the senior passer finished the night with 10 completions on 10 attempts for 147 yards and three touchdowns to lead a potent Fillmore attack. Perez hit Saul Fraga

Santa Paula, CA · 9d

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Access denied: School Chromebooks are overly censored

Blocked. Just one click and the whole screen lights up; the website is restricted. Nearly every student at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) encounters this issue on a daily basis when attempting to open a site deemed unsafe for school devices — but are all blocked sites actually harmful?

Ventura, CA · 9d

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DPHS traffic gridlock threats student safety and costs valuable time

As the 2026-27 school year progresses into the fall, streets around the Dos Pueblos High School campus continue to clog with hundreds of cars. The absurd amount of traffic caused at drop-off and pick up has a large impact on DPHS and students’ time and safety which needs to be addressed and fixed.

Goleta, CA · 12d