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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.
Over 100 trained volunteers just helped 1,700 Santa Barbara County families claim $2.4 million in tax refunds they might have otherwise missed. For many households earning under $67,000, these refunds aren't bonuses—they're financial lifelines that last the entire year.
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 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.
More than 3,400 Santa Barbara County students applied for college scholarships this year, a 5% jump that signals growing ambition among local youth. The foundation awarded over $7.7 million to 2,125 students last year and expects to announce this year's recipients in spring.
High schoolers in Santa Barbara just proved they know exactly what their schools need. Nearly $10,000 in grants helped them turn their ideas into real projects that make campuses better for everyone.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned California's Distinguished Schools honor, proving that dedicated educators can close achievement gaps while lifting all students. Out of 2,500 schools statewide, only 408 made the cut.
Santa Barbara Clean Energy is handing out free drought-resistant native trees to residents who want to cool their neighborhoods and capture carbon. The program returns with six species to choose from, turning backyards into climate solutions one tree at a time.
High school students across Santa Barbara designed and led projects that made their schools more welcoming, from beautifying trash cans with art to providing free sports equipment for teammates in need. Nearly $10,000 in grants helped turn their ideas into reality.
Ten talented young musicians in Santa Barbara just won scholarship awards totaling $21,000 to fuel their dreams of professional performance careers. Some winners are now studying with teachers who once competed for the same prizes, creating a beautiful cycle of mentorship.
A neighborhood watchmaker who survived Nazi concentration camps got his wish to share his story with the world. The 17-minute film "Watching Walter" premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, bringing audiences to audible gasps.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned one of California's highest academic honors for lifting up all students. The recognition comes from state performance data, not applications, making it especially meaningful.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned one of California's highest honors for academic achievement. The recognition celebrates campuses making real progress for all students, especially those historically underserved.
A program at UC Santa Cruz has transformed the face of astronomy by supporting 170 students from underrepresented backgrounds, nearly half of all marginalized Ph.D. graduates in the field. The Lamat Institute's success shows what happens when scientific training meets cultural validation.
Santa Barbara just unveiled California's most advanced EV charging station with 20 ultra-fast chargers powered by a massive battery that stores clean energy. The game-changing setup brings 350 kW charging speeds to downtown, making electric vehicles easier than ever for working families.
Two UC Santa Cruz researchers received Innovation Catalyst grants to develop breakthrough technologies, including a single nasal swab that can detect COVID, flu, and RSV while showing your immunity status. The 12-month program helps bridge the gap between lab discoveries and real-world solutions that can help people.
Scientists at UC Santa Barbara created a molecule that captures sunlight, stores it for years, and releases it as heat on demand—no batteries needed. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we save solar energy for cold nights and cloudy days.
UC Santa Barbara researchers created a molecule that captures sunlight and stores it for years, releasing enough heat to boil water on demand. The breakthrough could power homes and heaters without batteries or the electrical grid.
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a lightweight "liquid" battery that stores solar energy as heat without panels or heavy equipment. The breakthrough molecule can hold energy for years and release it on demand.
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