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By Planet Fitness Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is inviting high schoolers ages 14 – 19* to work out for free at any Planet Fitness location including across California from May 16 through August 31 as part of the High School Summer Pass initiative.

Source: CenCal Health The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently presented a 2021 NCQA Innovation Award to CenCal Health for its bilingual Know More: HPV – Improving Vaccination Uptake and Closing Health Disparities With a Digital Patient Intervention.

Source: DT Law Partners DT Law Partners is pleased to welcome Leticia Martinez to the firm’s team of experienced estate planning and business litigation attorneys.

(Santa Barbara, CA) — The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will host a monthly series of “Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety” Learn-at-Lunch webinars in 2022 covering one of the seven steps each month, culminating with the local edition of California’s statewide Great ShakeOut drill on October 20, 2022 at 10 a.

Source: Of Sound Body For more than a decade, Cristy Candler wowed audiences as a professional dancer, Broadway star and fitness model, seamlessly moving from lead roles in popular musicals to television appearances to photo shoots in major magazines.

Generator and Controller products target prime mover OEM for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles GOLETA, California – LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc.

Source: Santa Barbara Education Foundation After stewarding the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s steady growth for more than a decade, Executive Director Margie Yahyavi plans to step down to spend more time with family and explore new endeavors.

Source: NAWBO Approximately 150 people attended the 8th annual Bravo Awards hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners, Santa Barbara Chapter (NAWBO-SB).

Peggy Sue Black to Direct Education & Prevention Services Andrea Mobley will Manage New Mentor Program Source: CADA The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is pleased to announce the recruitment of two seasoned individuals to oversee key youth and family programs in North County.

Source: Guaranteed Rate Guaranteed Rate, a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services, welcomes Mark Johnson as a Vice President of Mortgage Lending at its Santa Barbara, Calif.

Source: Arlington Financial Advisors Cody Makela, a partner and financial planner at Arlington Financial Advisors, has received the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation President’s Award for outstanding service.

News update from your Cold Spring School! Red Kettle Coffee in Summerland will be showcasing the artwork of the 2nd-grade students from Cold Spring Elementary School for the month of April 2022.

Source: The Collection at RiverPark Spring has sprung, and The Collection at RiverPark is offering tons of exciting opportunities to hop into the spirit of the season.

Source: Ice in Paradise Ice In Paradise, Santa Barbara County's premier ice rink and home to club and college hockey leagues and figure skating, is accepting registration for IIP's Learn to Skate Program, offering several opportunities to introduce hockey as a fun and exciting club sport to the public while making it accessible to everyone in the community.

American Medical Response has promoted Mike Sanders to regional director for Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

Allen & Kimbell, LLP is pleased to announce that Joseph R.

Source: Riviera Ridge School The Riviera Ridge School is celebrating the talents and vision for the arts with the announcement of Miriam Dance serving in an expanded role as Director of Visual and Performing Arts for the Riviera Ridge School.

Source: Riviera Ridge School The Riviera Ridge School is celebrating the talents and vision for the arts with the announcement of Miriam Dance serving in an expanded role as Director of Visual and Performing Arts for the Riviera Ridge School.

Press Release—March 2022 Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program Tina Hansen McEnroe, M.

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County welcomes Alisse Harris to the Foodbank team as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO) and proudly announces the renewal of its rating as a “4 Star Charity” from Charity Navigator, which ranks the Foodbank, for its finances, accountability and transparency, among the top five rated nonprofits in Santa Barbara.

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Contact: Lori Willis, Executive Director Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara 805-898-2187 Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara Announces New Trustee The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to welcome George Tharakan to the Board of Trustees.

SANTA BARBARA, CA (February 28, 2022) – The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is pleased to announce that C.

SANTA BARBARA, California – Trusted Legal, a boutique law firm specializing in business, litigation and employment law, is pleased to announce it now provides estate planning.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Santa Barbara County, CA, February 28, 2022 – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has received $15,000 from the Cottage Health Foundation’s 2022 Network of Care Grant Program.

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Source: NAWBO-SB The National Association of Women Business Owners, Santa Barbara Chapter (NAWBO-SB) has announced the winners to the 8th annual BRAVO Awards, which recognizes women business owners and community leaders in the Santa Barbara area who have demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation.

Source: Bluewater Hunter Bluewater Hunter has provided Scuba diving and Freediving equipment to the Santa Barbara community since 1967.

Santa Barbara’s leading social and emotional intelligence program, AHA!, has announced the appointment of Brandon Battle as Director of Programs, effective January 1, 2022.

Melissa has been foundational in the evolution of AHA!, having started with the organization in 2011 and contributed as grant writer, lead facilitator, curriculum designer, and Director of Programs.

In alignment with Montessori Center School’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, the school is pleased to announce the opening of its first STEAM lab.

Retiring VNA Health CEO to Lead Board of Directors at Local Health Plan CenCal Health CEO Marina Owen announced today that, effective January 19, Lynda S.

SANTA BARBARA, California – It’s been 25 years since independent real estate company Village Properties was founded in a single office along Coast Village Road in Montecito.

As the pandemic continues to take a toll on Central Coast pet families, C.

VNA Health, California’s third oldest Visiting Nurse Association, and Santa Barbara’s largest nonprofit provider of comprehensive in-home healthcare, today announced that Lynda Tanner, RN, MSN will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Kieran Shah, CHPCA will succeed her as President and CEO effective February 14, 2022.

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The Alzheimer’s Association has welcomed Kathryn Cherkas and Jen Norling into director positions for the California Central Coast Chapter to expand its outreach and meet the growing needs of families affected by dementia throughout San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

Global Humanitarian Disaster Relief Organization adds Santa Barbara locals to Board, Staff SANTA BARBARA, Calif.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Central Coast, CA, January 31, 2022 – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH)’s dedicated Maintenance Technician, Manuel Esquivel is celebrating 20 years of service at the organization.

Taste the wine and walk the vines with Alma Rosa Winery’s new hiking experiences (January 27, 2022; Buellton, Calif.

Source: CenCal Health CenCal Health, the Medi-Cal health plan with over 210,000 members on California’s central coast, announced the addition of two new executives to newly-created positions on its leadership team.

Source: Carp History Museum/Historical Society David Griggs, director/curator of the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and Museum of History, will retire, effective Sept.

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Source: PSHH People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has received a generous $20,000 from the Santa Barbara Foundation.

Source: SBDI SBDI, the arts organization that brings educational dance programs into the public schools and provides professional development in dance to teachers, is pleased to announce that Franchesca Marisol Cabrera has joined its staff as their Director of Operations.

Source: PSHH People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH)’s Much appreciated Maintenance Technician, Francisco Bazaldua is celebrating 15 years of dedicated service at the organization.

Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the appointment of Marilyn Simon-Gersuk as its new executive director.

Source: Riviera Ridge The Riviera Ridge School welcomed families to campus this past Tuesday for an evening of teacher presentations, workshops, and interactive experiences for both parents and students.

The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara announced the election of its all-volunteer board of directors for 2022.

SANTA BARBARA, CA, December 17 – It’s never been this easy or convenient to experience fitness, wellness, and adventure opportunities in Santa Barbara! Founded in 2021, Expond (short for Experiences on Demand), an all-new experience booking platform, is celebrating its launch by giving away an experience to a lucky adventurer and a friend! With over 39 experiences available (with more on the way), you can find experiences ranging from high intensity workouts, to sound baths, to guided hikes in our scenic foothills, and more.

Christi Ware has been promoted to the newly created position of Director of Accounting & Finance for People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH).