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The California Writing Project has received a literacy award from the Library of Congress, an honor recognizing organizations that make outstanding contributions to promoting literacy and reading. The announcement, shared through UC Santa Barbara, highlights the project's long-running work supporting writing instruction for students and teachers across California.
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UC Santa Barbara's men's tennis program has announced its schedule for the 2026 fall season. The release lays out the Gauchos' upcoming fall tournaments and match dates, giving players and fans a first look at next season's calendar. Details of specific opponents and venues were not included in the announcement snippet, and reaction from fans or local media has so far been minimal.
- 3Santa Barbara Mogul Jim Knell Pushes to Reopen State Street to Cars●Jim Knell’s Big Move: Santa Barbara Real Estate Mogul Launches Drive to Get Cars Back on State Street
Santa Barbara real estate developer Jim Knell has launched a campaign to restore vehicle traffic on State Street, the downtown corridor that has been closed to cars. The move puts a prominent local businessman at the center of the ongoing debate over the street's future, pitting efforts to revive car access against those who favor keeping the promenade pedestrian-only.
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Municipal workers in Solvang, California, are continuing their strike, with no announced resolution between the union and city management. Local coverage confirms the walkout is ongoing, though details on the disputes at stake—typically wages, benefits or working conditions—have not been specified in reports. Residents in the Santa Barbara County community may face disruptions to city services as long as the stoppage continues.