Pacific Pride Foundation Vigil Marks Transgender Day of Remembrance Wednesday, Nov 17, 2018 by Stephanie Laufenberg Published in the Noozhawk Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF) is collaborating with Santa Barbara Trans Advocacy Network (SBTAN) and Lisa’s Place to host a candlelight vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, under the archway of the […]
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Ethnic Studies Now makes landmark achievement
Ethnic Studies to Become Graduation Requirement School Board Votes Unanimously for 2023 Start Date Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018 by Erika Carlos Published in the Santa Barbara Independent Starting in 2023, Santa Barbara Unified School District high school curriculum will require ethnic studies coursework as a graduation prerequisite. The new requirement is in large part the result of […]
CAUSE in Solidarity with Kavanaugh accuser
SB Rallies in Solidarity with Kavanaugh Accuser Thursday, Sept 27, 2018 by Erika Carlos Published in the Independent More than a hundred community members gathered at noon today at De la Guerra Plaza to demonstrate solidarity with Christine Blasey Ford, who testified to Congress this morning about an attempted rape she says Supreme Court nominee Brett […]
Committee for Social Justice fight for homeless rights
Homeless Rights Advocate Sues City Argument: Oversized-Vehicle Band is Discriminatory Wednesday, Sept 26, 2018 by Nick Welsh Published in the Santa Barbara Independent “For nearly two years now, longtime homeless rights advocate Peter Marin has been threatening to sue the City of Santa Barbara over an ordinance prohibiting oversized vehicles from parking on city streets. Late last […]
Environmental Defense Center fights against fracking
How the 2015 Santa Barbara Oil Spill Changed California Besides the criminal trial that wrapped up on Friday, the state responded with increased regulation and opposition to new drilling Tuesday, Sept 11, 2018 by Francie Diep Published in the Pacific Standard “A jury returned nine guilty verdicts on Friday in a trial against Plains All American […]
League of Women Voters plan Election Forums
Election forums planned for Santa Maria voters by League of Women Voters Sunday, Sept 2, 2018 by Mike Hodgson Published in the Santa Maria Times “The League of Women Voters of Santa Maria Valley has planned three public forums, starting this week, to help Santa Maria-area voters make informed choices in the Nov. 6 General Election. Forums […]