More than 4,250 trees will be planted as a front line against climate change, and an opportunity for workforce development and environmental justice work.
As Santa Barbara grapples with a history of anti-Black racist bullying in its public schools, organizers are working to strengthen the bonds of community in a city where they are under strain.
The 2024 elections showed a sharp right tilt among Latino male voters, though it remains less clear what drove this and whether it reflects a lasting political realignment.