The Coastal Commission was approved by voters in 1972 and is charged with regulating development on California’s 1,100 miles of coastline. He had Paul Feller worked at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara Bowl, Arlington Theatre, and most recently at the Granada Theatre. He tired of the late nights of stage work and sought out the position of Facility Manager at the Granada Theatre in 2015, a job for which he was uniquely qualified. He was so incredibly knowledgeable of the historic Granada building, having truly trod the boards in both the original structure and the renovated version we now know, all the while preserving it as the beauty we all appreciate today.
The national award recognizes SMRT’s accomplishments and dedication to providing exceptional public transportation services. NAR supports legislation to increase access to affordable financing, especially for first-time buyers, veterans, and those from historically underserved communities. Here in California, our Dream For All program, which provides shared equity down payment assistance, has been a major innovation. C.A.R. was a strong advocate for the creation of this program and fought to make sure it was properly funded.
Kelly McAdoo, the city administrator for Santa Barbara, said the city is not in negotiations to purchase the property. The City of Santa Barbara has red-tagged the historic La Casa de la Raza building, claiming that multiple safety concerns make the building unsafe. Everyone attending UC Santa Barbara’s commencement weekend – with ceremonies throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday – will want to keep an eye on the forecast. Gusty sundowner winds are expected Saturday through Monday across southwestern Santa Barbara County, from Gaviota to San Marcos Pass, the NWS said. Downtown Santa Barbara can expect daytime high temperatures of 90 on Sunday and 91 on Monday, according to the NWS forecast. The weekend “warm-up” will bring temperatures in the 80s and 90s to the South Coast before they drop back down to the 70s on Tuesday, forecasters said.
Both speakers shared their appreciation for the support of family, faculty and others who helped them through the past years to reach graduation. “I’m willing to bet that there’s less 10 people in the whole world who has ever seen me cry, and I hope to keep that number the same after today,” valedictorian Jaroel Alcantara said after arriving on stage. Wearing red caps and gowns, the class of 2025 boasted 715 graduates, the largest this year for the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, which also saw two other campuses hold commencement ceremonies earlier in the morning and midafternoon Thursday. “As we close this chapter in our life, let us carry the memories, friendship and laughter we made, because in the end, it wasn’t just about making it through high school; it was about growing through it,” salutatorian Evelyn Ramirez Villa said. The ceremony will honor the community’s 28 veterans who died in combat, as well as Lorenzo Martinez — a Korean War veteran — who died recently at age 96.
MedCenter previously had two other offices, one on Milpas street in Santa Barbara and one on Fairview Avenue in Goleta, but they consolidated the practices a few years ago and closed the other locations. Meller and Huffard opened the MedCenter in 1983 at 2954 State St. as the first urgent care facility in Santa Barbara. So far since Jan. 1, the West Coast has seen 24 Falcon rocket launches with 17 carrying Starlink satellites and seven others delivering payloads for the National Reconnaissance Office, NASA and commercial customers. The hearing held in Lompoc on Thursday was the third in-person session planned for this week in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties regarding a proposal to add a second SpaceX launch site at Vandenberg. A public hearing Thursday on an increase in Falcon 9 missions from Vandenberg Space Force Base paused for, of course, a rocket launch. Ceremony are County Supervisors Laura Capps and Roy Lee; former supervisor Das Williams; members of the local Chumash leadership; Fran Galt and Peter and Paulina Conn of Neighbors of Rocky Nook Park; and members of HLAC.
So, he quit and hit up Santa Barbara again, eventually getting hired in 1960. All of the editors who quit on July 6, 2006 were recognized for their defense of journalism, but Brantingham’s resignation stunned the community in a way that could never be repeated because of the changing media landscape. He was known on sight at every restaurant in town, around City Hall, and at every place that he attempted to sniff out a story. Barney Brantingham, a master hand of journalism, a quintessential newspaper reporter and columnist, and a scribe known for his must-read “Off the Beat” columns that captured portraits of life in Santa Barbara, has died. Noozhawk is an online and professional local news reporting and publishing platform.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and efforts to deport immigrants, dozens in the crowd this year decorated their caps like the Mexican flag, or in Mexican flag colors. Some had leis in the color of red, white and green, the Mexican flag colors. Other caps proudly promoted that they came from immigrant parents or featured pro-immigrant statements. “It has been quite the journey, filled with accomplishments that are as impressive as any class in our illustrious 58-year history,” Dos Pueblos Principal Bill Woodard said. He reminded the graduates that their family and friends will be there for them, and he had the class of 2025 stand up and wave to family in thanks. Fatima Arias-Zarate surprised her family with her speech, after not telling them she was set to speak.
He prided himself on keeping his single-owner 1970 Mustang running (a gift from his mother); painting and repairing it himself. Rolf was a competitive fencer and was a great fan of complex video gaming. He taught himself in the use of CAD, databases, and most lighting controllers. Sometimes a scenic artist with a discriminating eye for color, Rolf could also repair untold esoteric devices found only in theatre buildings. His dear mother, Viola passed away before Rolf in 2020 and was the only family any of his local friend-family ever knew. So we, his friend-family, are honor-bound to celebrate the private and talented Rolf.
He thanked the parents who dropped off food, workout clothes and iPads when students left them at home. Andy Brennan, ASB president and class of 2025, delivered a speech, recalling some of his favorite and most memorable moments from his time at Dos Pueblos. In a year marked by tragedy and triumph, Dos Pueblos High School celebrated 512 students who graduated Thursday night at Scott O’Leary Stadium. Villa acknowledged that while it wasn’t easy, they rebuilt their school community and soon had packed schedules with classes, dances and football games.
San Marcos High School students, faculty and family members celebrated the class of 2025 Thursday evening in Warkentin Stadium. For every government-funded dollar it receives, CenCal Health spends 93 cents to compensating local providers and hospitals for the medical benefits and services delivered to local health plan members. If you think you have reached this message in error, please contact support. Noozhawk’s A.M. Report – Santa Barbara County headlines delivered fresh every morning. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival took over the space next to her and plans a multitude of renovations, including new seating, sound systems, a concessions stand, and heating and air conditioning.
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Santa Barbara County is blessed with a diversity of vital nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health, well-being, growth, civic leadership and compassion of our community. Vandenberg Space Force Base launched a new work week with a Falcon 9 rocket’s window-rattling blastoff on Monday evening. Many of the ceremony’s student speakers emphasized the accomplishments they have achieved in the face of challenges. The sun came out to greet 669 graduates and their families at Pioneer Valley High School’s Class of 2025 graduation in Santa Maria Thursday morning.
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In 2008, Bill was named Entrepreneur of the Year by both the Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Barbara Technology & Industry Association. In 2012, he received the national Journalism Education Association’s Friend of Scholastic Journalism Award in recognition of Noozhawk’s work with The Charger Account, the student news website at Dos Pueblos High School. He and Noozhawk are founding members of the Local Independent Online News Publishers Association (LION). One-way southbound traffic will be maintained on De la Vina Street at all times, according to the city. You have been rate-limited for making too many requests in a short time frame.
Crews are set to begin work this week to replace the De la Vina Street bridge over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara. In Solvang, approximately 300 people gathered along Mission Drive to show their opposition to the current presidential administration’s action. Cole said Trump is attempting to set up an autocracy, attacking the press. “It’s sad to think that some of those people who we have grown up with, their families can just be taken away,” Akin said. Many people in the crowd waved flags of Mexico, the United States, Palestine and Ukraine.
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“We are on a hamster wheel of workers’ rights that are quickly disappearing for us, and then I wake up and wonder if my family is going to be torn apart, if my marriage with my husband will be made void every day,” Silva said. “Every day I wonder if my family will not be recognized in this county. “CenCal Health, together with leaders from local government, the healthcare profession and the business community, is advocating against Congressional cuts to Medicaid to protect healthcare on the Central Coast,” said Marina Owen, CenCal Health CEO. Our families, children and economy are counting on it.” More on CenCal Health is available at cencalhealth.org. In the 463-square-mile district that includes Lompoc, Mission Hills, Mesa Oaks, Vandenberg Village, a portion of Vandenberg Space Force Base, and the area east toward Buellton, the Lompoc Valley Medical Center has served area residents since 1946.
This partnership with PCA and the Gifts and Grants Program were both of special importance to Mike Warren, a longtime supporter of local student athletes and a director on the board of the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table. To honor Mike’s legacy and ensure both of these wonderful programs can continue to benefit our local sports community, please consider making a donation in his name. If you like what we’re doing — or just want to see more Santa Barbara County news — click here to support our mission. At the time, he had $200 in his pocket, his wife and 1-year-old son Barclay. Brantingham decided to drive up the coast and apply at newspaper jobs.
The Community Transportation System of the Year award is presented to agencies that demonstrate superior achievement and innovation in their service delivery. “We are incredibly honored to be named Community Transportation System of the Year,” said Gamaliel Anguiano, Transit Services manager for the city of Santa Maria. As she pointed out vacant storefronts all over the 900 blocks, Rodriguez told Noozhawk on Monday that she wanted to be part of downtown’s solution. She said she doesn’t understand why, when the city is struggling to keep businesses alive, that it would kick out a successful tenant.