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The Measure P bond is currently passing with a 67.01% vote as of early Wednesday morning on Nov. 6 in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is a facilities bond that will extend the current property tax rate of $8.50 per $100,000 of assessed value, which was previously approved by voters in 2008, through bond Measure V.
Voters back $198 million bond to address City College facility needs
Cebelli Pfeifer, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2024

Early election results Wednesday morning showed City College's bond Measure P was passing with a 67.01% vote, according to unofficial results from the County of Santa Barbara...

Kyle Richards laughs with guests on Nov. 5 at the Democratic party at SoHo in Santa Barbara, Calif. "I'm gratified for all the support that I got along the way and for all the support that I got from the voters that believed in me," Richards said.
Kyle Richards expected to win the Area 2 Goleta board of trustees seat
November 6, 2024
Jett Black beams at the Democratic party at SoHo on Nov. 5 in Santa Barbara, Calif. As of Wednesday morning Black is leading with a 63.38% vote for district 3.
Jett Maertz-Black is currently in the lead for Area 3 Board of Trustees
November 6, 2024
David Morris listens to a journalism 101 student on Nov. 5 at the Democratic party at SoHo in Santa Barbara, Calif. "When I started this I had no idea what I needed to do... I really appreciate the support I got, it was critical," Morris said.
David Morris dominates Area 4 election with community support
November 6, 2024
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Transparency matters in the vote against Measure P
Donald Miller, Community Member • November 4, 2024

Dear Channels and Santa Barbara City College, I was trying to decide whether or not to support Measure P, but then I read where you are screening any and all submissions...

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Arts & Entertainment
The board of the Fashion Club (left to right: Kassie Tui, Andrea Weave, Duncan Matz, Hayes Philip, Sofia Cordero, Lily Evans) poses in front of their new Fashion Club shirts on Oct. 23, in room EBS-301 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Fashion Club sells their shirts as part of fundraising.
City College Fashion Club aims to cultivate style and sustainability
Izadora Hamm, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 4, 2024

The newly established City College Fashion Club is making waves among students who are passionate about style and sustainability. The idea was born after club President...

Grace Wilson looks into the mirror she uses to get ready for plays on Oct. 21 in the makeup room in the Garvin Theater at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Wilson will be playing Mrs. Bob Cratchit in Christopher Durang’s play “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge”, which will be her sixth performance at City College.
Grace Wilson takes the leadership role in City College’s theater program
November 4, 2024
Artist Carlos Grasso, looks at his tapestry with 3D glasses at the Unite to Light fundraiser on Oct. 19 at the Community Arts Workshop in Santa Barbara, Calif. Grasso believes his original 3D tapestries allow viewers to explore their interpretation of the world and themselves by using unique and ancient shapes on the tapestries.
Unite to Light exhibit showcases local artists and their light-inspired artwork
October 31, 2024
City College student leaders unite for the first-ever Halloween Fright Fest
City College student leaders unite for the first-ever Halloween Fright Fest
October 30, 2024
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Sports
Carlo Rios maintains possession of the ball after a hit from Ryan Carricabaru on Oct. 16 at the La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The club’s advisor Eiko Kitao has been with the program since 2016.
City College men’s lacrosse club steps into a new competitive arena
Kandice Kamori Hurst, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

The City College men's lacrosse club has officially joined the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA), paving the way for new challenges and opportunities. The MCLA...

Gustavo Loera-Cardenas (No. 17) advances the ball past his defender on Oct. 22 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Loera-Cardenas is a 1st year student from Santa Maria.
Vaqueros secure shutout over Pierce College, tied for first in conference
October 25, 2024
Lina Husek smashes the ball in the game against LA Pierce on Oct. 18, 2024 at the Sports Pavilion at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Husek is an opposite hitter/defensive specialist coming to Santa Barbara from Hawaii.
Vaqueros beat LA Pierce 3-0 in breast cancer awareness match
October 25, 2024
Hernan Sevilla (15) races for the ball against Ace Espinoza (21) at the La Playa Stadium at City College on Oct. 15, 2024 in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is the fourth win for the Vaqueros this season.
Vaqueros secure 2-1 win over Allan Hancock during heritage celebration
October 18, 2024
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Features
Bingbong, a 1 and a half year old Belgian Malse Shepard mix, watches as a car passes by on Oct. 22 at the County of Santa Barbara Animal Shelter in Santa Barbara, Calif. "[Bingbong] is extremely playful, and enjoys his time with humans. He's a little stressed when he's left alone in the kennels...he really just wants a home," Animal Handler Dustin Fujuikawa said.
Students help shelter dogs find forever homes through fostering
Ava Ohnstad, Staff Writer • October 27, 2024

When someone fosters a pet, they open their home and heart, providing a safe space until the pet is ready for its forever family. This not only offers a safe environment for...

Chandler Johnson the Majorettes strike a pose on Oct. 16 outside of the Campus Center at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Majorettes practice every Wednesday from 5 p.m outside of Umoja.
A new era for dance at SBCC with Chandler Johnson’s majorette club
October 27, 2024
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
October 25, 2024
The Sports Pavilion was built in the 1960s and stands to benefit from Measure P on Oct. 14. This building is located next to the Winslow Maxwell Overlook.
SBCC seeks $198 million for facility improvements through Measure P
October 15, 2024
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Community
Collage of stills from video interviews The Channels conducted for a project revolving around the upcoming presidential election.
The Channels asked the community for their thoughts on the upcoming presidental election
Angel Corzo, Sofia Stavins, Claire Geriak, Ruby Cobourn, Cebelli Pfeifer, Sylvia Stewart, Julia Torres, Taajvi Singh, Anneli Larson, and Jack Connell • April 19, 2024

In light of this year's upcoming presidential election, The Channels asked members of the community, “How could the upcoming presidential election...

Voices
Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?
Voices: How would you survive a horror movie?
Hiro Sato, Viviana Ruiz, and Izadora Hamm • November 1, 2024

Voices: If you could have any fictional character or celebrity as president who would it be and why?
Voices: If you could have any fictional character or celebrity as president who would it be and why?
Anika Brodnansky, Colin Leese, and Djamila Rodeck • September 27, 2024

Voices: "How has your experience with FAFSA been this year?"
Voices: “How has your experience with FAFSA been this year?”
Voices: "What is your hottest take?"
Voices: “What is your hottest take?”
Voices: “What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?”
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