Denise Alvarado, executive director of Elementary Education, left the district as superintendent Hilda Maldonado announced her retirement.
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November 4, 2026
Luján Wins Santa Barbara Community College Board SeatDominique Luján earned 75.2 percent of the vote for Trustee Area 5, while Andrea Varon led for Trustee Area 7.
October 21, 2026
Santa Barbara School Superintendent ResignsHilda Maldonado will step down as head of the Santa Barbara Unified School District on June 30, 2027.
October 12, 2026
Jacqueline Inda Karlsen Will Seek School Board SeatThe candidate is running for the trustee area one seat in the upcoming November 3, 2026, election.
October 12, 2026
Amparan Challenged Munoz for School Board SeatValerie Amparan launched a campaign against incumbent Rose Munoz for the Santa Barbara Unified School Board.
October 9, 2026
Principal Arielle Curry Returned to Washington ElementaryThe Washington Elementary principal has resumed her duties after a two-week administrative leave.
October 8, 2026
Santa Barbara Schools Closed Fiscal Year With DeficitThe Santa Barbara Unified School District finished the 2025-2026 fiscal year facing a $5.4 million deficit.
October 7, 2026
Santa Barbara School Board Candidates Held ForumTrustee candidates discussed district policies at a public forum hosted by the League of Women Voters.
October 6, 2026
Oscar Zavala Will Seek Santa Barbara City College SeatThe former counselor is running for the Trustee Area 7 seat in the November 3 election.
September 26, 2026
Santa Barbara Board Candidates Faced Public ForumFive candidates running for two seats debated district budget and leadership issues on Thursday night.
