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Ten students from one of Santa Monica's most underserved neighborhoods just received over $31,000 in scholarships to pursue their college dreams. Eight of them are the first in their families to attend college.
A mountain lion that wandered into a Santa Monica residential area was successfully tranquilized and relocated by wildlife experts on Friday, marking a hopeful outcome after a similar 2012 incident ended tragically. The healthy animal will be evaluated and returned to safer habitat, while conservationists work to protect the region's small but resilient mountain lion population.
Over 650 Santa Monica students learned about reducing emissions and created 400 colorful posters showing solutions like electric buses, solar power, and biking. The 18th annual contest crowned 16 winners who imagined their city's clean energy future.
Santa Monica becomes the first U.S. city to put AI-powered cameras on parking enforcement cars to catch vehicles blocking bike lanes. The technology has already spotted over 1,100 violations at UC San Diego, with 88% being blocked bike lanes.
Santa Monica Beach is getting a natural makeover with 8 acres of restored sand dunes that protect both wildlife and the coast from storms. The project is expanding to 30 more acres after locals embraced the transformation.
Five community college students from Santa Monica just turned their space dreams into reality through a competitive national scholarship. Their journey to Alabama's Space Camp proves that access and opportunity can launch the next generation of space explorers.
A sold-out comedy fundraiser at Bergamot Station is helping a Lions Club expand support for nonprofits facing rising demand. Eight comedians brought laughs while the community rallied behind local service organizations.
A century-old California airport is transforming into a massive public park after decades of community input. The 227-acre site will feature green space, trails, sports areas, and cultural facilities starting in 2029.
Professional Santas from around the world descended on a Danish city in July for their annual summer summit. The World Santa Claus Congress brings together St. Nicks from Japan to Australia to share ideas and spread joy.
Dave Bell, a beloved Santa Claus impersonator in Powhatan, Virginia, gave a stranger the gift of life by donating one of his kidneys. He even wore his Santa hat during recovery to stay in character.
Santa Cruz High School just made history, claiming its first-ever boys' volleyball championship in a thrilling sweep. The team's victory represents decades of dedication and puts Santa Cruz County volleyball on the map.
Twenty talented high school seniors in Santa Barbara County just earned college scholarships by doing what they love: creating art. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara awarded up to $4,500 each to young artists whose work impressed judges in the program's 47th year.
Nearly 2,300 students across Santa Barbara County just received life-changing news: they're getting college scholarships totaling $8.4 million. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara celebrated these future graduates at two packed ceremonies that brought entire communities together.
A young college student turned his pandemic frustration into a nonprofit that now rescues 5 million pounds of food weekly, earning global recognition. The Farmlink Project just won a prestigious international climate prize for keeping fresh produce out of landfills and onto dinner tables.
Twenty high school seniors from Santa Barbara County just scored college scholarships totaling over $66,000 for their artistic talent. The awards mark 47 years of the Scholarship Foundation celebrating young artists and investing in their creative futures.
A public library in Santa Barbara just got four ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers that rank among the speediest on California's Central Coast. Powered entirely by clean energy, the new charging station makes going electric easier for the whole community.
Santa Barbara residents can now access up to $7,500 in rebates for electric vehicles and home chargers, making clean transportation more affordable. The city approved 177 rebates last year and opens its next application window July 7.
Santa Barbara County is preparing for its biggest cleanup ever, with 37 sites ready to welcome thousands of volunteers on September 19. What started with 2,500 California volunteers in 1985 has grown into a global movement spanning over 100 countries.
Santa Barbara just installed four ultra-fast EV chargers that can power up a car in 15 minutes, giving the city's 60% renter population a real shot at going electric. At 37 cents per kilowatt-hour during peak solar hours, these are among the cheapest public chargers around.
A new program in Santa Barbara is making electric vehicle ownership accessible to apartment dwellers by covering most of the cost to install chargers at multifamily buildings. Renters have long been locked out of EV adoption due to charging barriers.
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