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Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021

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After working in a strict corporate environment for so many years, Domingo Lopez enjoys working outdoors on his own time, mixed in with the crowds and seeing old clients. “I wouldn’t trade it,” he said, and also adding that when he sees his old clients he’s “excited to see them again.”

[Photo] Santa Barbara’s ‘sole man’ still shining in retirement

May 7, 2021
The newly launched website inspired by the 18th Annual All-SBCC Student Conference, hosted by The Honors Program. The virtual Student Conference asked students to share their take on the subject of “Justice: Environmental. Economic. Racial.” Student submissions could be papers, videos, art or music, and represent each art department of City College

[Photo] Honors Program students awarded at first virtual Student Conference

May 3, 2021
From left to right starting on the top Faculty Adviser Joshua Molina, Photo Editor Desiree Erdmann, LTA John Rose, Features Editor Alloy Zarate, Editor-in-Chief Ryan P. Cruz, Opinion Editor Cassandra Wilkins, News Editor Jacob Frank, Opinion Editor August Lawrence, and A&E Editor Rodrigo Hernandez during the last Editorial board meeting of the spring semester on April 24, 2021 over Zoom.

[Photo] Channels editors share highs and lows of covering virtual semester

May 3, 2021
File image of the East Campus Cafeteria from January, 26, 2021.

[Photo] Ever-changing summer plans bring uncertainty to current students

May 3, 2021
Lewis Daniel trims away unhelpful branches from one of the saplings on April 27, at the Landscape Gardens on East Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Daniel graduated from UCSB in 2011 with a film degree and after working in the industry with 70 hour work weeks with no breaks he decided to choose a new path at City College hoping to leave with landscaping license or arborist certification.

[Photo] A need for less waste brought Lewis Daniel to an organic career

May 3, 2021
Cameron Olandt, the 2020-2021 recipient of the The William Olivarius Biology Scholarship on the steps of the Physical Science building on April, 22 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Olandt said he did not expect to receive the scholarship, but that he is looking forward to the opportunities it will help provide.

[Photo] City College student awarded William Olivarius Scholarship

April 23, 2021
Amanda Lunsford, the local chapter leader of the Young People in Recovery group, on East Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Lunsford hosts Rainbow Recovery and other LGBTQ+ YPR online support groups.

[Photo] Teenage trauma led Amanda Lunsford to a path of service

April 23, 2021

[Photo] Virtual Atkinson exhibition awards students' art with scholarships

April 23, 2021
Exhibit A from Judge For Yourself Cafe.

[Photo] Editor’s List: Favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara with outdoor dining

April 19, 2021
The drive-through vaccine clinic at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital has multiple immunization tents, including a walk-up tent for locals and UCSB students that don't have a car on April 16 at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital in Goleta, Calif. 

[Photo] Vaccine eligibility expands, doesn't assure full return to SBCC campus

April 16, 2021
Executive Director Roger Durling kicked off the the festival with warm welcomes and many thank yous for each sponsor before introducing the opening film

[Photo] Film festival brings seaside cinema to SBCC with drive-ins at La Playa

April 2, 2021
City College has seen a 35% drop in enrollment in the Promise program because of decreased enrollment due to the pandemic. To help counteract the drop in enrollment the college has opened up the Promise Program to any student that dropped out in the last year and wasn't able to take advantage of the full two years allotted. File photo from Jan. 26, 2021, of the study area in the Earth and Biological Science building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] More students eligible for financial aid after 35% drop in Promise plan

March 15, 2021
State Street has been turned into a pedestrian promenade with the goal of bringing business back for the local shops, restaurants, and bars. File photo of State Street on March 15, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] State Street Promenade attracts business, raises concerns on biking

March 15, 2021
Screengrab of the College for Working Adults main page on the SBCC website. The College for Working Adults program aims to help the Hispanic student, post-traditional and part-time student populations.

[Photo] College for Working Adults aims to help older students earn degrees

March 8, 2021

[Video] Voices: “What internet trends have you tried before?”

March 8, 2021
City College officials are bringing the equity, diversity and inclusion climate survey back into conversation while they draft new policies to support students and faculty. File photo of East Campus at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Leadership 'just getting started' on response to mistrust, SBCC climate

March 8, 2021
Justice Studies Professor David Saunders stands outside the West Campus Center where he teaches when in-person classes are in session. Saunders was a police officer for eight years and takes insight from all perspectives when it comes to improving the police response to mental health crisis calls.

[Photo] SBCC justice studies professor on social workers assisting SBPD

March 15, 2021
Screengrab of the Academic Achievement Zone website where student athletes can go for assistance in completing their educational goals.

[Photo] COVID-19 strikes out the SBCC Academic Achievement Zone

March 1, 2021
Jazz instructor Andrew Martinez with his saxophone outside the Garvin Theater on Feb. 23, 2021, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Martinez first started playing the saxophone when he was in 8th grade and has never put it down since.

[Photo] Anonymous donation strikes a chord with music department

February 26, 2021
Anna Grace Butler works on taking apart the transmission and putting it back together on Feb. 22 during the automotive lab in the MacDougall Administration Building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. “I love this place, it’s fixed a lot of my cars,” said Butler, who has been a part of the Automotive department since she was 16 during middle college.

[Photo] Female students in auto program hope for a shift in representation

February 26, 2021
Yona Redz freshly made Taco de Birria on Feb. 17 at Yona Redz location of 532 State St. in downtown Santa Barbara, Calif. Owner Jonathan “Yona” Estrada started as a backyard taco stand back in May and now has his first official location.

[Photo] Yona Redz brings a traditional Mexican favorite to Santa Barbara’s thriving State Street promenade

February 26, 2021
In response to a consistent drop in out-of-state enrollment, the City College outreach team is focusing on reaching local high school students who may be considering City College during the challenges of the pandemic. File photo of a walking path on City College's main campus from Jan. 2021.

[Photo] City College strives to engage local students amid low enrollment

February 15, 2021
Brea Cook (left), and Cara Christian practice caring for a simulated tracheostomy patient on Feb. 9 2021 at the Nursing Lab in the City College Administration building in Santa Barbara, Calif. Each pair of students work together, learning the entire process of setting up a sterile tray of supplies and changing the dressings where the patient's breathing tube would be placed.

[Photo] Maintaining stability, SBCC nursing program survives in-person classes

February 15, 2021
Jean Nell, right, smiles while being serenaded by the barbershop quartet 'Modern Nostalgia' at her 96th birthday party on Friday Feb. 14 2020 at Beach City in Santa Barbara, Calif. Nell lived at her apartment with an ocean view at Beach City for nearly 30 years. She originally moved into the apartments before they were converted into student housing.

[Photo] Beloved 'surrogate grandmother' of Beach City residents dead at 96

February 15, 2021
From left Aranzazu Magallanes, Jirehandre Bitangila, and Megan Mcgill carry boxes of pre-packaged fresh produce and non-perishables to a students car at the food distribution event in the West Campus Lot 5-1 on Wednesday Feb. 10, 2021 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The boxes have fresh produce such as celery, apples and milk along with items like bread and pasta as well.

[Photo] Students lead the way for CESJ, providing through the pandemic

February 12, 2021

[Video] Voices: “What’s one new thing that happened to you because of the quarantine?”

February 8, 2021
In the third round of CARES Act grants in early March, $2.8 million will be given out to students from the latest Federal COVID-19 relief bill. File image of the Campus Center from Jan. 26, 2021, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Students to receive another $2.8M in CARES Act grants this February

February 8, 2021

[Video] Voices: “What is your biggest goal for 2021?”

February 1, 2021
Board policy 3052 was drafted after an inappropriate student-teacher relationship last year, an attempt to protect students from predatory behavior. File Photo of the Student Services Center from January 2021.

[Photo] Senate debates new language for student-teacher relations policy

February 1, 2021
From the top of the bleachers at La Playa Stadium the black gravel that was laid down as a base for the artificial turf 11-years-ago can be seen almost as clearly as if you were down on the field on Feb. 1, 2020, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The holes and ripped up turf can also be seen from a distance.

[Photo] Overdue turf at La Playa scheduled to begin replacement in April 2021

February 1, 2021
Chef Stephane Rapp teaches his Principles of Pantry class how to cut a carrot from his teaching station at the front of a socially distanced class where each student has his or her own workstation on Jan. 25, 2021 in the cafeteria where the culinary department is temporarily holding classes at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Chef Rapp originally came to America in the 80’s and ultimately stayed because of his passion for culinary education.

[Photo] Culinary arts instructor channels passion for food and education

February 1, 2021
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