Santa Barbara Unified test scores rose by 6.5 points in English and 5.8 in math from last week's state data, though gaps remain between Hispanic and white students.
The district met LCAP targets and will use targeted interventions (including literacy screenings) to support students.
World Dance for Humanity hosts a tribute event tomorrow at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens.
Families can join a dance party starting at 2 p.m. with Thriller performed at 3 p.m.—a flash-mob Halloween dance along State Street will follow to raise funds for kids' education in Rwanda.
Bishop Diego football lost 40-14 to Simi Valley on Thursday night at La Playa Stadium in rainy conditions, marking their seventh consecutive defeat.
The Cardinals are out of playoff contention and will face Oaks Christian next Friday.
Hyperpop star Tiffany Day energized 725 fans at UCSB’s UCen on Oct.
16 with songs from her new album HALO after local DJ Lang2midi set a lively tone for dancing and sing-alongs.
HACSB is celebrating the grand opening of Bella Vista, a 48-unit affordable housing development with community rooms, on-site laundry + outdoor courtyards at 200 N.
La Cumbre Road on Monday, Oct. 26; the project features all-electric systems and photovoltaic panels to support local families.
CRR and Elks Recreation will host the Gobble for Good 5K Color Run on Saturday, Nov.
14 from 9-11 a.m. at the Elks Rodeo Grounds in Santa Maria. Participants can support the museum and win turkey prizes and Thanksgiving dinners.
World Dance for Humanity will perform an iconic rendition of 'Thriller' and lead a 'Time Warp' at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens + the event honors the late actor Tim Curry with community members dancing together.
Santa Barbara Symphony celebrated Maestro Nir Kabaretti's 20th season during a tribute event at the Granada Theatre that honored his artistic leadership and commitment to music education.
The season-opening concert and a prior gala showcased his lasting impact on the local arts scene.
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