The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
The news site of Santa Barbara City College.

The Channels
Milton Alejandro Lopez Plascencia holds a flag showcasing the United States and Mexico on Feb. 7 in Santa Barbara, Calif. “It’s heartbreaking to see what is happening all across the country,” Lopez Plascencia said. “I [want] my voice to be heard by the community.”

Deep roots of Santa Barbara: Honoring hispanic heritage through community

Mirian Gil Solis, Staff Photographer
May 16, 2025
The contestants line up to receive awards on Feb. 15, at SBIFF in Santa Barbara, Calif.. There were two awards being presented for high school screenwriter and director, and two awards for college screenwriter and director.

SBIFF celebrates local student filmmakers with 10-10-10 panel

Mars Newton, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
Oil Platform Holly stands 2 miles offshore of Sands Beach on Oct. 23 in Isla Vista, Calif. Oil Platform Holly has been inactive since 2015 due to an oil spill.

New California laws aim to regulate idle oil wells and protect coastlines

Hiro Sato, Staff Writer
October 25, 2024
The Channels Spring 2024 editors bunch up on April 24 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. For the first time since the coronavirus, The Channels is comprised of a full editorial staff, comprised of eight editors.

Editors’ List: What do you wish you knew before attending college?

Julia Torres, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Sofia Stavins, Ruby Cobourn, Angel Corzo, Claire Geriak, and Anthony Zell
April 26, 2024
The Hula Anyone group dances in front of DJ Javier's mural curated for the Year of the Dragon festival on Feb. 10 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The mural was designed with Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage in mind, thoughtfully stationed on one of the original Santa Barbara Chinatown buildings, now home to the Pickle Room.

Santa Barbara welcomes Year of the Dragon with mural at El Presidio Park

Taajvi Singh, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Photo Essay: Getting to know the community behind Santa Barbara's houseless population

Photo Essay: Getting to know the community behind Santa Barbara’s houseless population

Anthony Zell, Staff Photographer
December 8, 2023
The panelists at the deaf and hard of hearing panel answer Q-and-A's on Nov. 27 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The panelists discussed their lifestyles and struggles, and how the community can better fill the gaps.

Hard of hearing panelists suggest solutions for City College students

Taajvi Singh, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023

Voices: “How have you been affected by the housing shortage in Santa Barbara?”

Delaney Newhouse, Cebelli Pfeifer, and Julia Torres
December 4, 2023
The Santa Ynez Mountains overlook Cabrillo Boulevard on a cloudy day on Nov. 9 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Sprinkled among the mountain lay pockets of cold springs, waterfalls, and hiking trails.

The Channels Staff discuss moving to Santa Barbara: how is it different?

Ruby Cobourn and Sylvia Stewart
November 4, 2023
Roger Jimenez prepares carne asada an hour before the Roger's Taco stand opens for business on Saturday, Sept. 30th in Isla Vista, Calif. Jimenez commutes from Los Angeles a couple time each week to set up his stand for Isla Vista residents.

Tasty, cheap, and all over Instagram: students love to eat at Roger’s Tacos

Sylvia Stewart, Staff Writer
October 20, 2023
Brett Lee plays a few notes on the piano before moving on with his night on Oct. 10 on the corner of Victoria and State Streets in Santa Barbara, Calif. This piano was painted by Artist Baby Moet.

Pianos downtown brings musical and artistic collaboration to Santa Barbara’s State Street

Bethany Davenport, Staff Photographer
October 15, 2023
Editors' List: What was something you learned over summer?

Editors’ List: What was something you learned over summer?

Claire Geriak, Angel Corzo, Delaney Newhouse, and Sofia Stavins
September 15, 2023
Load More Stories