Pacific Christian School in Orcutt will be expanding its current K-6 model with a junior high program beginning next fall, according to school Principal Rick White.
The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District reviewed three maps depicting various ways to divide the district during its first redistricting draft hearing Tuesday, with plans to add another hearing to allow for increased community participation.
An interview with the Santa Ynez High School Theatre Group ahead of debut performance | Elle Arvesen
The end of the first semester of school is almost over, and with that comes performances by the Santa Ynez High School Theatre Group. I am proud to announce that we will be putting on a production of "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder, which we have worked hard on throughout the semester.
A group of 43 Mary Buren Elementary students enjoyed a field trip unlike any other Wednesday with an unexpected ride in a party bus, a lunch with etiquette lessons and a theater performance at Hancock College.
With the success of NatureTrack Film Festival's fourth annual event that ran in conjunction with the Los Olivos ‘Day in the Country’ celebration on October 16, festival founder Sue Eisaguirre already has her sights set on ...
Over 90 single-parent students studying at Hancock College received everything they need to make a family Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 23 during the college's 13th annual turkey distribution.
Hancock College students had the chance to speak with NASA scientists at the forefront of planetary defense technology and asteroid research Monday as the agency prepares for a trailblazing launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District is seeking feedback from district staff, parents and students via a community survey in preparation for…
A new group of young business owners are ready to launch their professional pursuits this weekend in Santa Maria after weeks of preparation. U…
Superintendent Mark Richardson, who guided the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for seven years, died suddenly on Monday, just day…
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District adopted a contract with executive search firm Leadership Associates this week to assist in the search f…
PepsiCo Inc. has donated $125,000 toward Hancock College's Promise Fund, which covers the first year of tuition and fees for local high school…
Santa Maria students pursuing agricultural and technical careers were joined by local educators and city leaders Wednesday to dedicate the $22…
Hancock College is partnering with NASA for two days of space-focused activities and workshops leading up to the agency's Nov. 23 launch of th…
The high school district's Fiesta Mexicana celebration is returning to Santa Maria High School this weekend with a packed lineup of ballet fol…
Widespread COVID-19 vaccination opportunities for youth age 5 to 11 kicked off Monday in northern Santa Barbara County, providing relief to pa…
The Lucia Mar Unified School District confirmed the death of board member Vern Dahl on Monday and commended his service to students during his…
Santa Maria school districts and youth groups will join health-care providers in offering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11 following…
Administrators at Orcutt and Lakeview junior high schools are investigating threatening messages written on bathroom walls earlier this week, …
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that it was nearly two years ago when I didn’t have to worry about catching COVID. Now my eyes are immediately …
Two teams of students from Delta High School's robotics club made an impressive showing at a statewide tournament in Bakersfield over the week…
Students at Hancock College now have access to cost-free virtual mental health and medical services at all days and hours through a partnershi…
Santa Barbara County sheriff's deputies have determined a rumored school shooting threat by a St. Joseph High School student to be false, afte…
A Santa Maria Joint Union High School bus carrying 36 students sustained minor damage after colliding with a Chevy truck on Foster and Hillvie…
Santa Barbara County's largest elementary school district is preparing to find a new leader after Superintendent Luke Ontiveros on Wednesday a…
Nature buffs near and far still can view over 75 documentaries as part of the 2021 NatureTrack Film Festival's virtual event that is set to co…
Righetti High School has a new student this year who is set apart from the other pupils, and not just because of her trademark green vest — Ca…
Public servant and leader Joseph "Joe" P. Centeno was laid to rest during a rainy service Monday morning at the Santa Maria Cemetery, with fam…