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File Photo. Sep. 5, 2017 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

City College scrambles to restore systems after latest power outage

March 2, 2021
Photo illustration using Channels file photos from previous Club Day events at City College.

[Photo] Five SBCC campus clubs and how to get involved in a virtual format

March 1, 2021

[Video] Voices: “How big of a role does social media play in your daily life?”

March 1, 2021
File photo of the entrance to City College's main campus taken on Feb. 17, 2021, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] City College evaluates its strengths and weaknesses in lengthy report

March 1, 2021
File photo of City College's West Campus Center from Feb 17, 2021 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] City College to ‘reduce personnel expenditures’ to balance budget

February 26, 2021
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Yona Redz brings a traditional Mexican favorite to Santa Barbara’s thriving State Street promenade

February 26, 2021

[Video] Voices: “Do you believe life will return to ‘normal’ after vaccinations?”

February 22, 2021
The Eli Luria Library on City College's West campus has been closed since last March, but library staff has been working to offer the same resources available to students through rentals, online distribution and more. “We have had a lot more students accessing our collection electronically instead of physically,” said Camerin Poulson, library technician. File photo of Eli Luria Library from Feb 19, 2021, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

[Photo] SBCC library still offering curbside pickup for laptops, Wi-Fi, books

February 22, 2021
Radiography student Mea Escruceria uses a Virtual Reality program to take simulated X-rays on Feb. 19, 2021 in room A-236 in the MacDougall Administration Building at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Gaming equipment and VR software have transformed the City College radiology lab into an environment that enables students to practice positioning the patient, setting up the X-ray machine and capturing images without the use of radiation.

[Photo] SBCC students use virtual reality in class to learn medical procedures

February 22, 2021
City College's West campus on Feb. 19, 2021 in Santa Barbara, Calif. City College has extended deadlines for FAFSA/Dream Act and scholarship applications to allow for more students to take advantage of these resources.

[Photo] SBCC financial aid—FAFSA and scholarship deadlines approaching

February 22, 2021
Board of Trustees denies Gallardo's nomination for state-level position

Board of Trustees denies Gallardo’s nomination for state-level position

February 17, 2021
Screengrab from the official website for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This year's festival will include free drive-in showings from March 31 to April 10.

SBCC teams up with film festival to host oceanside drive-in screenings

February 16, 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.

Beloved ‘surrogate grandmother’ of Beach City residents dead at 96

February 15, 2021
The Goleta Valley Community Center on Feb. 7, 2021, in Goleta, Calif. The community center is a free COVID-19 testing site offered through the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.

Public health officials unsure when current tier will be fully vaccinated

February 8, 2021
City Colleges Wake Campus on Turnpike Road in Goleta, Calif. on Feb. 7, 2021. City College’s Construction Technology program is known for providing jobs and opportunities to students straight out of college, and is one of the few departments holding in-person classes at the Wake Campus.

[Photo] Construction course builds student success with safe in-person classes

February 8, 2021
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[Photo] Leaders looking for student advice on plans to lower success barriers

March 1, 2021
$11.8M in COVID-19 relief funding could help SBCC with budget woes

$11.8M in COVID-19 relief funding could help SBCC with budget woes

January 30, 2021
For some students, their desk at home is where they spend most of their time attending Zoom classes, working on assignments and trying to stay sane during the pandemic. Reading and journaling daily is a great way to keep your mental and emotional well-being strong during long hours at home.

[Photo] Self-care matters: three ways to stay centered during quarantine

January 29, 2021
The City College campus is mostly vacant, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees may receive vaccinations as early as February. File photo from August 2020.

SBCC employees to receive COVID vaccinations as early as February

January 25, 2021
News briefs: Newsom lifts stay-at-home order, COVID-19 vaccine near

News briefs: Newsom lifts stay-at-home order, COVID-19 vaccine near

January 25, 2021
Dave Loveton stands for the national anthem before the City College soccer game against Moorepark on Friday, Nov. 8, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC fall sports will not play any games this year due to COVID-19

December 3, 2020
The Administration Building at City College on Thursday, Oct. 25, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC moves to formally ban sexual employee-student relationships

November 24, 2020
Board cautions students against gathering as COVID-19 cases spike

Board cautions students against gathering as COVID-19 cases spike

November 16, 2020
Screengrabs from the Editorial Board's Youtube favorites.

[Photo] Editor's List: Favorite YouTube Videos

November 13, 2020
Some of The Channels award-winning photos, video and stories that were recognized at the Fall 2020 JACC Conference on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Channels Staff received over 20 awards and honorable mentions, both from submitted work over the past year and on-the-spot contests that took place during the conference.

[Photo] The Channels staff wins over 20 awards at journalism conference

November 10, 2020
Cross Currents: Could Trump take a challenge to the Supreme Court?

Cross Currents: Could Trump take a challenge to the Supreme Court?

November 9, 2020
City College Board of Trustees Candidates Veronica Gallardo (left) and Erin Guereña (right) are neck-and-neck in the race for Area 3. Gallardo is in the lead by a narrow margin with 50% of the votes on the first night against Guereña's 49%.

Gallardo holds narrow lead with 50% of votes in neck-and-neck race

November 3, 2020
Representative Salud Carbajal speaks during the

[Photo] Democrats Carbajal and Bennett both win big on election night

November 3, 2020
Photo Illustration.

[Photo] Video Game Club scores with all-inclusive student engagement

October 30, 2020
TEDxSantaBarbara Executive Producer Mark Sylvester gathered four experts in Santa Barbara who are making strides in their respective fields to create a more sustainable mindset and society on Saturday, Oct. 10. The local event was part of the global TED launch of

Local experts discuss sustainable solutions at TEDxSB virtual event

October 19, 2020

Spanish colonial themes suppress the rich indigenous cultures in SB

October 16, 2020
Board of Trustees Candidates up for election on Nov. 3. Area 2: Robert Miller (top left) vs. Ronald J. Liechti (bottom left). Area 3: Veronica Gallardo (top middle) vs. Erin Guereña (bottom middle). Area 4: Celeste Barber (top right) vs. Anna Everett (bottom right).

Six diverse candidates compete for SBCC Board of Trustees positions

October 12, 2020
Board of Trustees adopts final budget, $4.9M deficit projected

Board of Trustees adopts final budget, $4.9M deficit projected

October 12, 2020
A memorial put together in Nicholas Claudio's honor for his vigil on Oct. 3 at Sands Beach in Isla Vista, Calif. Claudio's close friends placed items that reminded them of him like pizza, candles with messages written on them, flowers and alcohol.

Community honors the life of City College student in candlelight vigil

October 5, 2020
Photo from the GofundMe account set up by Stephanie Gonzalez

SBCC student athlete dies at 25, GoFundMe raises $13k for funeral

October 1, 2020

[Video] Voices: “Should State Street stay open to pedestrians after the pandemic?”

September 28, 2020
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Are you a dog person or cat person?

September 25, 2020
Proposition 15 vexes Board of Trustees, no resolution drafted

Proposition 15 vexes Board of Trustees, no resolution drafted

September 25, 2020
A freshly baked peperoni pie from Revolver Pizza on Sept. 17, 2020 at Revolver Pizza in Santa Barbara, Calif. Owner Nick Bodden keeps his menu limited in order to focus on quality over quantity.

Revolver pizzeria reverberates on SB’s westside

September 21, 2020

[Video] Voices: “What do you miss most about life before the pandemic?”

September 21, 2020
Board of Trustees reveals $4.9M deficit, talks future of PE building

Board of Trustees reveals $4.9M deficit, talks future of PE building

September 11, 2020
File Photo of La Playa Stadium from Oct. 2018

SBCC football players test positive for COVID-19, will be quarantined

September 4, 2020
City College Student checks in before the first day of Physical Education classes on Monday, Aug. 31 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. All students and staff must complete a health survey before being allowed to participate in on-campus activities.

[Photo] Physical Education brings classes back outdoors at La Playa Stadium

September 4, 2020
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