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Owner of Blue Ridge Honey Greg Mitchell has seen sales go up as the local farmers market has remained open throughout the state-wide business closures on Tuesday April 21, 2020 in Downtown Santa Barbara, Calif.

Farmers market still bustling, lively despite new COVID-19 guidelines

April 27, 2020

Chancellor discusses impact of COVID-19 on community colleges

April 15, 2020
Transmission electron microscopic image of an isolate from the first U.S. case of COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCoV. The spherical viral particles, colorized blue, contain cross-section through the viral genome, seen as black dots.

Second person dies of COVID-19 in county, confirmed cases rise to 174

April 6, 2020
From left, Equity Department employees Alondra Lazaro and Juwan Vega work the drive-through food drive line on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 on the West Campus roundabout at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Lazaro took specific orders and asked questions for a survey while Vega and other employees bagged items for drivers and walk-up students.

Food Pantry drive-thru provides for students amidst COVID-19 crisis

April 2, 2020

City Council protects tenants, no evictions for the next two months

March 26, 2020
City College's international students have been leaving the country rapidly as fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate on March 20, 2020, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] Coronavirus panic prompts mass exodus of international students

March 20, 2020
Transmission electron microscopic image of an isolate from the first U.S. case of COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCoV. The spherical viral particles, colorized blue, contain cross-section through the viral genome, seen as black dots.

City College student tests positive for coronavirus, under quarantine

March 19, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically.

City College moves to all-online courses amidst coronavirus chaos

March 13, 2020
File Photo of Superintendent-President Utpal Goswami from Jan. 31, 2020.

SBCC President issues statement of caution regarding coronavirus

March 10, 2020
Incumbent First District Supervisor Das Willaims and wife Dr. Jonnie Williams share a moment during the election party on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Casa Blanca in Downtown Santa Barbara, Calif. Williams currently holds a 500 vote lead over Laura Capps.

Das Williams caps off election with Supervisor victory at Casa Blanca

March 4, 2020

Assembly, Supervisor contests will have ‘super’ impact on City College

March 2, 2020
File photo of Jonathan Abboud

Bernie Sanders endorses Jonathan Abboud for District Assembly race

March 1, 2020
File Photo of Jonathan Abboud from Feb. 14, 2019

Exclusive: Racial remark at Abboud derails District Assembly debate

February 20, 2020
Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, along with Beach City's owner Ed. St. George presents Jean Nell with a birthday gift at Nell's Birthday party on Fri. Feb. 14 2020 at Beach City in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Hundreds celebrate 96th birthday of beloved Beach City resident

February 15, 2020
Adolfo and Mary-Jane Becerra Corrals' four children sit in the front row holding candles for the Vigil remembering their parents on Wednesday, Feb. 12, on the West Campus Lawn at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Several hundred people gathered to honor the Corrals and listen to family, friends and co-workers speak.

City College honors lives of Adolfo, Mary-Jane Corral with sunset vigil

February 13, 2020
Friends, family and community members share memories and prayers at a memorial for Mary-Jane and Adolfo Corral on Cathedral Oaks Road on Monday, Feb. 10 in Goleta, Calif.

Community gathers to grieve loss of Adolfo and Mary-Jane Corral

February 11, 2020
SBCC Food Pantry Director Adolfo Corral dies in alleged hit and run

SBCC Food Pantry Director Adolfo Corral dies in alleged hit and run

February 10, 2020
Dr. Utpal Goswami settled into his role as the new Superintendent/President of City College over winter break. “We need to create a space where people can trust [the administration],” said Goswami in front of a large whiteboard bracketed with initial plans of action in the president’s office in the MacDougal Administration Building on Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

City College turns to Goswami for change, transparent leadership

February 3, 2020
City College employee arrested for alleged theft of printer supplies

City College employee arrested for alleged theft of printer supplies

January 31, 2020
Santa Barbara Firefighters stand on the edge of East Camino Cielo road as the Cave Fire pushes downhill towards Santa Barbara on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Fire started around 4 p.m. and has grown to an estimated 3,122 acres.

Santa Barbara Cave Fire sparks evacuations, road closures

November 25, 2019

Editor’s letter: Behind the scenes inside The Channels’ newsroom

November 25, 2019

City Council election night recap: A close race with delayed results

November 14, 2019

City Council election night recap: A close race with delayed results

November 7, 2019
Police gather on Cliff Drive near Beach City in response to the armed shooter alert near City College on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif. The suspect was unarmed and fled police due to a parole violation.

Conflicting reports spark confusion over ‘RUN HIDE OR FIGHT!’ alert

November 1, 2019
Police arrest suspect Fernando Huerta after City College went on lockdown for an armed shooter alert on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, on Del Sol Ave and La Marina Street in Santa Barbara, Calif. Huerta fled police after being spotted behind the Luria Library and was unarmed upon arrest. Police arrest suspect Fernando Huerta after City College went on lockdown for an armed shooter alert on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, on Del Sol Ave and La Marina Street in Santa Barbara, Calif. Huerta fled police after being spotted behind the Luria Library and was unarmed upon arrest. Police arrest suspect Fernando Huerta after City College went on lockdown for an armed shooter alert on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, on Del Sol Ave and La Marina Street in Santa Barbara, Calif. Huerta fled police after being spotted behind the Luria Library and was unarmed upon arrest.

Warning of armed shooter on campus causes chaos, lockdown

October 30, 2019
Dr. Utpal K. Goswami (left) and Dr. Kenneth Lawson spoke to City College in the Garvin Theatre and answered audience questions on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Superintendent candidates battle at Garvin for City College’s top post

October 25, 2019
Photo contribution of Channels Staff with awards won at the 2019 JACC SoCal Conference on Saturday, Oct. 19, at State University, Fullerton in Orange County, Calif. The Channels staff won 12 awards at the conference.

The Channels staff wins multiple awards at So-Cal JACC Conference

October 22, 2019
Santa Barbara City College West Campus file photo.

City College leadership responds to racist graffiti in bathroom

October 21, 2019
Candidates for the District 2 City Council seat gathered to answer community questions on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in the Free Methodist Church on the Mesa in Santa Barbara, Calif. From right, Teri Jory, Mike Jordan, Luis Esparza, Brian Campbell and Travis Boise are running to take over the District 2 seat.

Santa Barbara City Council: Five candidates compete for Mesa seat

October 16, 2019
Metropolitan Transit District Bus 907 drove onto the sidewalk killing one woman, critically injuring one man and injuring several bus passengers on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, on Chapala and West Figueroa Street in Downtown Santa Barbara, Calif.

Chapala Street bus crash causes one fatality and multiple injuries

October 9, 2019
Kristen Sneddon displays one of the various visual aids the Geology department has to offer in the Earth and Planetary Sciences Building on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Sneddon is the district four Santa Barbara City Council member and recently became a full-time faculty member at City College.

Geology instructor brings science perspective to campus, city council

October 4, 2019
Board President Robert Miller reacts to questions asked by the audience of the

Trustees open up to community about campus climate, problems

October 4, 2019
Cherie McDonough is comforted by a loved one while grieving the death of her 25 year-old daughter Alexandra Kurtz, at a memorial remembering the 34 victims killed in a boat fire on Tuesday, Sept 3, 2019 next to Sea Landing in Santa Barbara, Calif. “She followed her dream,” said McDonough, “This is where she was happy at.”

Community mourns Conception victims at Santa Barbara Harbor

September 4, 2019
Santa Barbara City College West Campus file photo.

State slashes City College funding, resulting in severe budget cuts

August 30, 2019
Trustees present awards to honorable SBCC faculty, staff

Trustees present awards to honorable SBCC faculty, staff

April 26, 2019

We are pushing back towards sexism in the world of journalism

April 12, 2019
Gregory Koss speaks during the public comment section at a Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Trustees clash over anti-racism resolution, ultimately passes

April 12, 2019

We can change anti-vaxxers’ minds through questioning

April 5, 2019
Trustees squabble over anti-racism resolution in stalemate

Trustees squabble over anti-racism resolution in stalemate

March 15, 2019
From left, Rafael Carrillo and Cage Englander are in the beginning stages of starting a Young Americans Chapter at City College on Monday, March 11, 2019, in front of the Luria Library in Santa Barbara, Calif. Both are middle college students, Carrillo will be the treasurer and Englander will be the club president.

SBCC middle college student opens conservative club

March 15, 2019
Layla Tondravi, a member of the leadership group of SBCC’s Phi Kappa Theta Honors Society, speaks to a group of students gathered to participate in a beach clean up event March 9, 2019, at Leadbetter Beach Park in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC’s Phi Theta Kappa band together to clean up beach

March 10, 2019
Ex-student files lawsuit, claims no protection from harasser

Ex-student files lawsuit, claims no protection from harasser

March 7, 2019
Trustees select interim president following Beebe's retirement

Trustees select interim president following Beebe’s retirement

March 2, 2019
Trustees report finds majority of racism complaints unsupported

Trustees report finds majority of racism complaints unsupported

March 1, 2019

The Well offers solace to stressed students, an on-campus refuge

February 22, 2019
After the two-hour long public comment section, Trustee Robert Miller calls to move to the boards discussion of reinstating the Pledge of Allegiance on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at The Wake Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC racism controversy erupts, chaotic Trustees pledge meeting

February 15, 2019
Associated Student Government

Student Senate appoints VP of external affairs, student trustee

February 8, 2019
Palm fronds litter the Santa Barbara City College campus after the recent rainfall and high winds on Monday, Feb. 4.

SBCC closes campus, issues warnings in midst of storm

February 4, 2019
Trustee reinstates Pledge of Allegiance in heated decision

Trustee reinstates Pledge of Allegiance in heated decision

January 29, 2019
Student protesters surround Board of Trustees members Thursday while holding signs in silent protest of the return of Vice President of Business Services Lyndsay Maas to the college. Maas has been on unpaid leave since November after using the un-abbreviated version of the n-word at an equity meeting.

Racial tension, emotions erupt as protesters flood trustees’ space

January 25, 2019
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