The Santa Barbara Police Department has installed a new system where social workers can be deployed to assist officers in handling conflicts. Outrage and debate about the responsibility of law ...

With lines at grocery stores growing longer, some Santa Barbara locals have been heading to the harbor for a fresh and speedy way to get their seafood. One of the youngest vendors down at the harbor ...

When needing a place to study, socialize, get creative, or even just need a nap, the Multimodal Lab is the place for you, a place where all students are welcome. The Multimodal Lab is an open ...

The 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival was able to continue the tradition of showcasing some of the greatest films from around the world this year. Though the online format was different ...

The Mesozoic era. Commonly referred to as the “age of the dinosaurs,” this time period ranged from around 250 million to 65 million years ago. Beasts of all different shapes and sizes roamed the Earth ...

The family of UCSB freshman Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel, who died from sustained injuries after being found unconscious near a university dorm, is asking for the public’s help identifying a man last seen ...

Through the steep hills of campus, up and around Pershing Park, City College hosted its first 5K stampede at La Playa Stadium from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. This race lasted about ...

Right off the coast of Santa Barbara is one of the world’s biggest natural oil seeps. Its natural abundance has benefited the community of Santa Barbara for decades. In recent years, oil rigs were ...

When you sit down and ask yourself, “what trait do I admire most in people?” A lot of answers start with clichés like trust, humor, or respect. For me, it’s game over when somebody says “I don’t shop ...

As the holidays approach, amid finals season and last-minute studying sessions, The Channels editors reflected on their favorite holiday movies and what makes each film special. Anika Brodnansky, ...

The concept of zoos has always been controversial. Some animal rights activists liken keeping animals in exhibits to a circus. They might argue that keeping animals in cages is to entertain the public ...

Cancel Culture has grown into a huge thing on social media in recent days, The Channels asked two writers to discuss if cancel culture is a necessary form of social justice in today’s society or an ...