How women can cultivate wellness during the chaos of the holiday season by Dorothy Korber Sometimes, amid all the holiday hustle and bustle, we find ourselves craving a moment of stillness. Particularly during the holidays, […]
The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls commemorates 60 years of fighting for the rights of women and girls by Dorsey Griffith One of California’s most influential voices for the state’s nearly […]
The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls’ Youth Advisory Council gives voice to girls’ experiences and drive for change by Dorothy Korber Folk “wisdom” proclaims that girls are sugar, spice, and everything […]
Commissioner LTC Erica Courtney on the importance of supporting California’s women veterans by Dorsey Griffith Army Lieutenant Colonel Erica Courtney understands the challenges veterans face after leaving military service. After 23 years in the Army, […]
A former pro athlete and Afghan soccer player advocates for sports equality and global women’s rights by Dorsey Griffith At just 7 years old, Kawser Amine envisioned a more just and peaceful world. Growing up […]
Mosquitoes aren’t the only danger—Santa Barbara County residents also need to watch for ticks and rodents that can spread serious diseases by Elizabeth Ann Morabito For centuries, people believed rats were responsible for the bubonic […]
Science-based mosquito control strategies in Santa Barbara County challenge long-held public misconceptions and highlight how residents can help by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Did you know people once believed mosquitoes were created from mud? In the […]
Santa Barbara County residents can take these simple steps to protect themselves, their pets, and their neighborhood from mosquitoes by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Did you know that you can single-handedly stop thousands of mosquitoes from […]
Santa Barbara County’s public health and vector control experts join forces to monitor and prevent the spread of diseases from mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Mosquitoes and other disease-carrying vectors have […]
Mosquito species in Santa Barbara County vary by habitat, behavior, and disease risk—knowing the difference can help prevent bites and protect public health by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Did you know Santa Barbara County is home […]
The Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County protects public health by controlling mosquitoes, ticks, and other disease-carrying pests by Elizabeth Ann Morabito In 2020, a Santa Barbara resident noticed something strange—mosquitoes biting […]
Canal Alliance provides a bridge between communities and local/state disaster resources by Anne Stokes Omar Carrera knows his community. He’s been the CEO of Canal Alliance for more than eight years and has worked in […]
El Sol helps communities brace for emergencies, including wildfires and lingering smoke by Anne Stokes Wildfires leave behind more than scarred landscapes and burnt remnants. The resulting smoke, ash and toxic chemicals can travel hundreds […]
Visión y Compromiso has built a comprehensive network of health and social service resources by Jason Cassidy In California, underrepresented communities are often left out of the loop of mainstream health and safety efforts. So, […]
Veteran 911 dispatcher helms organization that helps the most vulnerable in times of emergency by M.S. Enkoji During her nearly two decades of dispatching 911 calls in Sonoma County, Alma Bowen saw one thing clearly: […]
Filling the unmet needs of oral languages by Andy Furillo Turn around—don’t drown!” The National Weather Service coined this simple catchphrase as a warning not to cross flooded roads and risk the deadly danger of […]
Catholic Charities of California is ready to help—before, during and after the next wildfire inevitably strikes by Andy Furillo In a state where some 22 percent of the 33 million acres of forested land has […]
Comité Cívico del Valle and Universidad Popular tackle rising heat risks head-on by Dorothy Korber “Heat cramps and heat exhaustion can develop in individuals with overexposure to this heat, and without intervention can lead to […]
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