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SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Unexpected and widely ranging restructuring is on the immediate horizon for teachers at Santa Maria Bonita School District.

Memos of significant restructuring were issued just before the Thanksgiving break, but there was no consultation with the teachers’ union or the ‘boots on the ground’ beforehand.

Direct adverse impacts to teachers, and thus students in literacy and English development classes are anticipated if positions are restructured at the levels proposed.

The worst-case scenario is a potential loss of up to 60 support and intervention positions including temporary support teachers and aides.

Teachers say there is a current literacy crisis, and that the timing of these changes issued from the school board will significantly disrupt continuity in learning for many students.

The teachers’ union hopes the board will pause before approving the changes in question.

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GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the organizers of Posada Navideña, a Christmas mixer scheduled to take place in Goleta, canceled the event just a few hours before the celebration.

The festive and cultural event hosted by Toyota of Santa Barbara, The Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Foundation planned to bring together local businesses and community in Goleta for an evening of food, music, and celebration.

The event – scheduled to kick off at 5:00pm – was canceled just a few hours before due to "current climate uncertainty." 

A statement posted on social media read: "Many organizations have halted public events because of current climate uncertainty. For this reason, we are aligning with our partners and halting all public events for now. We want our community to be safe during this end of year festivities and we wish everyone the best time with their loved ones."

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