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The SBCC Foundation office resides within the MacDougall Administration building Feb. 5 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The foundation supports students and programs through philanthropy, scholarships, and educational opportunities.

SBCC Foundation states Mackenzie Scott grant paid Promise debt • 538 Views

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File photo of the East Campus' MacDougal Administration Center. The Board meets in the MacDougall Administration Center once a month to determine general policy and decision making.

Board of Trustees issues statement on unauthorized use of MacKenzie Scott grant • 352 Views

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The Santa Barbara Mission sits at the base of the Riviera on April 5 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Mission is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Mission Santa Barbara shapes 240 years of heritage and history • 151 Views

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Frontman Josh Homme and guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen of Queens of the Stone Age perform on Nov. 8 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. The band opened their set in a haze of purple light and heavy riffs.

REVIEW: Queens of the Stone Age is authentic and transformative • 150 Views

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Local philanthropist Nora McNeely Hurley and Mayor Randy Rowse cut the ceremonial ribbon Feb. 2, 2026 at the McHurley Film Center in Santa Barbara, Calif. The center marks downtown's first new movie theater experience in decades.

Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens new film Center • 102 Views

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City College received the MacKenzie Scott grant in July 2021. It has been four years and the funds haven't been spent, above shows what the money could be spent on.

Editorial: $20 million MacKenzie Scott grant needs to be allocated • 96 Views

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The Channels New Wrap provides a brief summary of recent events.
NewsWrap: ICE activity, Deltopia ordinance, and new radiology lab
Hilary Litton and Ava Nicholas • February 11, 2026

 Winter break came and went and during that time, a few key events occurred on campus.  In a brief list, here are some of the events that occurred over the winter break...

Members of the Associated Student Government sit together during meeting Friday, Feb. 6, at City College's Campus Center room 223. The board filled several commissioner positions.
ASG approves Valentine’s Day event and fills three commissioner roles
Jose Soriano, Staff Writer • February 9, 2026
The SBCC Foundation office resides within the MacDougall Administration building Feb. 5 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The foundation supports students and programs through philanthropy, scholarships, and educational opportunities.
SBCC Foundation states Mackenzie Scott grant paid Promise debt
Hilary Litton and Michael Lopez • February 6, 2026
File photo of the East Campus' MacDougal Administration Center. The Board meets in the MacDougall Administration Center once a month to determine general policy and decision making.
Board of Trustees issues statement on unauthorized use of MacKenzie Scott grant
Hilary Litton and Viviana Ruiz • January 30, 2026
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Opinion
City College received a $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott in July 2021. The funds then went four years without public mention.
Editorial: SBCC Foundation should be more transparent after grant misstep
Editorial Board • February 10, 2026

On Jan. 30, it was announced that the use of the $20 million MacKenzie Scott grant gifted to City College was used without authorization toward the Promise Program.  After...

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Arts & Entertainment
Santa Barbara International Film Festival honorees receive Virtuosos trophies at the end of the ceremony Feb. 8 at the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara, Calif. The award winners took turns speaking about their respective films throughout the night.
Eight actors win big at SBIFF Virtuosos award ceremony
Camron Lugo, Associate Editor • February 11, 2026

The 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival honored eight actors with the Virtuosos Award on Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Arlington Theatre. Dating back to 2008...

Adam Sandler at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. Sandler posed after being asked to give his “Happy Gilmore” smile while attending the festival to receive the Maltin Modern Master Award.
SBIFF honors Adam Sandler with the Maltin Modern Master Award
February 9, 2026
Local philanthropist Nora McNeely Hurley and Mayor Randy Rowse cut the ceremonial ribbon Feb. 2, 2026 at the McHurley Film Center in Santa Barbara, Calif. The center marks downtown's first new movie theater experience in decades.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens new film Center
February 4, 2026
The train winds through the Santa Barbara Zoo Dec. 3 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Visitors on the train passing Olive Road saw different variations of animal shaped lights along the route.
Zoolights immerses the Santa Barbara Zoo in a holiday glow
December 5, 2025
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Sports
Kaylee Carrillo, No. 22, makes contact at the plate during an afternoon home game Friday, Feb. 6, against Long Beach City College at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara, Calif. Long Beach defeated the Vaqueros 14-2 as they attempted to rally late in the game.
SBCC Softball falls to Long Beach City College 14-2 at Pershing Park
Camron Lugo, Sports Editor • February 9, 2026

City College’s softball team lost to Long Beach City College 14-2 on Feb. 6 at Pershing Park.  The game started off poorly for the Vaqueros as a single and a stolen...

Carolina Esparza, a sophomore at City College and team captain, grins after her team wins a penalty shootout 4-3 following a 1-1 tie in regulation and overtime on Nov. 22 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. Esparza, who played the entire match, beams with joy as the setting sun casts warm light over the field.
Carolina Esparza juggles school, soccer and work in her every day life
November 26, 2025
City College's women's basketball celebrates their victory against LA Southwest Oct. 31 at Robertson Gym in Santa Barbara, Calif. Courtesy photo by Anthony Zell.
City College women’s basketball leans on one another this season
November 25, 2025
Vaqueros forward Jack Berry, No. 11, shoots a layup against Bakersfield College on Nov. 14 at Robertson Gymnasium in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College won the game moving to a 3-2 record on the season.
SBCC men’s basketball narrowly beat Bakersfield College 81-79
November 17, 2025
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Features
Photography lab technician David Kafer gazes during a photoshoot Nov. 23 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Kafer is also a freelance photographer outside of campus.
Inside the daily life of freelance photographer David Kafer
Vincent Lombardo, Staff Photographer • December 5, 2025

David Kafer is a lab technician for the Photography Department at City College. Kafer has been at City College for 10 years, helping teach and assist students, checking out...

David Rose sits along La Playa Stadium at City College on Nov. 26 in Santa Barbara, Calif. He approaches each role differently, saying there’s no right way, stepping out of his own thoughts and giving into the mindset of his character.
How City College student David Rose finds himself through acting
December 5, 2025
Quintero helps student Alexander Ramirez register for classes on Dec. 1 at La Plazita in City College's West Campus Center in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I get to see the world develop in real time through students," Quintero said.
Day in the life of Nathalie Quintero who strives to support students
December 3, 2025
From left, City College professors Geordie Armstrong, Nathalie Guebels and Andrea Cullinen display the portal that is designed to help students navigate through geography and data on Oct. 24 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The three of them created the data science portal to connect mathematics, geography and data science.
SBCC professors join together to expand knowledge on data science
November 24, 2025
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Community
The Channels asked: What's a recipe that's meaningful to you?
The Channels asked: What’s a recipe that’s meaningful to you?
Viviana Ruiz, Noah Manzarek-Naghi, Michael Lopez, and Hilary Litton • December 5, 2025

Whether it comes from family traditions, bake-offs, or cooking from scratch, we've all come across a treasured recipe. The Channels understands...

Videos
Voices: How do you feel about ICE's recent actions in Minneapolis?
Voices: How do you feel about ICE’s recent actions in Minneapolis?
Mirian Gil Solis, Jose Soriano, and Kahlo Friel-Asay • February 9, 2026

Voices: What's your favorite holiday tradition?
Voices: What’s your favorite holiday tradition?
Bradley Schoenberger, Steven Zermeno, and Mirian Gil Solis • December 4, 2025

The Wave: New SBIFF Film Center and City College certificate pathways
The Wave: New SBIFF Film Center and City College certificate pathways
Voices: What is an urban legend or myth from your hometown?
Voices: What is an urban legend or myth from your hometown?
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