In the midst of a nationwide housing crisis, California has experienced some of its most dramatic effects in recent years. The cost of rent in Santa Barbara has seen an average increase of 66% in the ...

University of California, Santa Barbara students and alumni Greta Dooley, Isaac Porter, Daniel Smirnov, Collin Green, Lennen Berger, Kailee Miller, and Geert Timmerman formed the band “Veranda Nights” ...

City College Alumna Jenny Keet has blended her passion for surfing, filmmaking, and community into a career that bridges both the ocean and the screen. As CEO of Surf Happens Surf School, executive ...

There are artists people listen to and love. And then there are artists who become a lifeline. For me, that lifeline came in the form of Mazzy Star, or more precisely, in the dreamlike voice of Hope ...

From Solvang, California, Theater Arts student Charlotte Hecker came to City College seeking a small, one-on-one theater education to gain experience and build her portfolio. However, she found more ...

Founded in the 18th century by Spanish settlers, Santa Barbara has been known for its hispanic heritage for decades. There are many different ways the community celebrates the heritage, one of which ...

I wasn’t expecting a primetime drama to reflect my anxiety, but then I suddenly began seeing myself in character Randall Pearson. He is a successful husband, father and councilman. However, in a ...

City College women’s swimming and diving team just ended another successful season. With 10 straight Western State Conference (WSC) championships and a state title in 2023, the Vaqueros have built a ...

City College Music student Deja Zoufonoun who performs under the name “Deja Re” has emerged as a new voice of City College’s music department. In April, the music producer and singer gave her first ...

Did you ever feel like you were just truly understood? Not even by a friend or family member but by an artist and his songs. That’s how Frank Ocean makes me feel. The variety of his songs makes me ...

I was only 13 years old when I realized what I wanted to do with my life and that dream has stayed with me ever since. It all began with my first internship during school. There were no specific rules ...

Selma Jensen, a sophomore at City College and an international student from Copenhagen, Denmark, was named Vaquero Scholar-Athlete of the Year at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Press Luncheon ...