Supporting Transitional Age Housing for Foster Youth in Santa Barbara
It’s evident that young adults, especially in Santa Barbara, face a unique set of challenges…
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Small Business in Santa Barbara
The pandemic shifted the entire world as we knew it. What we first understood to…
Local Nonprofit Keeps Students Educated Throughout the Pandemic
In March of 2020, schools around the country were forced to close to help slow…
Abolishing Qualified Immunity is the Civil Rights Issue of Our Time
Recent events have renewed the debate over police brutality, accountability, and reform once again. Getting…
Speaking Up Pt. 1 : Systems of Oppression and Racism in Academics
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Donte Newman and Dr. Carrie Hutchinson,…
A Shift from Car to Park: Reimagining State Street
Forks tapped on plates, glasses clinked, candles flickered and servers snaked through the din of…
Social Justice: A Human Right
What is social justice? Is it protesting for clean water? Is it making sure everyone…
How To Harness the Mental Health Benefits of the Ocean Through Ecopsychology
It’s easy to forget that the ocean is right next to us when we live…
Santa Barbara Community Gardens
Santa Barbara, California is home to one of the most moderate year-round climates in the…
Night Lizard Brewing Company: Brewing For A Cause
What pairs best with my craft beer? Local brewing company Night Lizard’s answer might surprise…
Trauma-Informed Education: Addressing School-to-Prison Pipeline
Imagine identifying a toxin so potent it could rewire a child’s brain and erode his…
I’m Twenty Eight and I Just Planned My Funeral
Surround us with sunflowers, eat all the cake, listen to music, and then bring me…
What Surfing Taught Me About Overcoming Trauma
When I first decided to learn to surf, I thought of it as nothing more…
The Plight of the Monarch
In 2017, the Monarch Butterfly Grove held its annual Brush with Butterflies event in Pismo…
New Youth Group for Trans Teens in SB
According to a new study by the University of Minnesota, more teens than ever before…
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara
Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate what we are grateful for with family and friends.…
Explore 3 of Santa Barbara’s Famous Gardens
Thanks to Santa Barbara’s mild, Mediterranean climate, the city is home to some of the…
Special Olympics Going Beyond Just Sports
As children, we all have hopes and dreams to be successful in every aspect of…
Dia de Los Muertos
Dia De Los Muertos Since childhood, Day of the Dead has always been present in my…
Poetry Therapy
What does poetry mean to you? Are you someone who appreciates the raw attempt to…
What YOU can do to save the planet
We all have a few bad habits that slowly are destroying our beautiful planet, and…
Santa Barbara Women’s Soccer Putting Their Best Foot Forward
The sun is shining brightly on a Saturday morning. You are lying in bed awake…
With Pride
Friends, family, and allies of the LGBTQ+ Community came together at Chase Palm Park on…
Superhero films take over… for good or for evil?
Spiderman swings heroically onto the screen just in the nick of time to save an…
Cruising Through Charming Santa Barbara
Fall is the perfect season to take your bike and cruise around the sunny streets of…