With avian flu a going public health threat, President Trump's war on immigrants will complicate efforts to identify outbreaks and roll out vaccinations.
The raids, a preview of the mass deportations that were a hallmark of Trump’s presidential campaign, have sent a chill across communities in the region.
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.