Chicano Culture de Santa Barbara

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Chicano Culture de Santa Barbara Est. 2014 Everything Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara region comprises all of Santa Barbara county to Ojai, Ventura and Oxnard that are in Ventura county.

Our mission: to empower Youth and foster community pride in the Santa Barbara, California region

Dedicated to archiving and promoting Chicanx / Mexican-American culture. This region is also known as the “805” for the phone area code. This also coincides with the Chumash nation that goes from San Luis Obispo to Malibu in California.

10/10/2026

Goleta & Santa Barbara: Do you know where your local leaders actually stand? 🗳️📍

​With heightened immigration raids, ICE activity on the Central Coast, and politicians saying whatever sounds good on camera, talking points aren't enough anymore. Local city council members, county supervisors, and sheriffs make decisions that directly shape community safety and local resources.

​We went out and asked our neighbors: Who are you voting for, and why?

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Awesome event! Sharing on behalf of my good friend, Skylar 😀
10/10/2026

Awesome event! Sharing on behalf of my good friend, Skylar 😀

10/09/2026

Should Danny Trejo go on FOOS GONE WILD to clear things up? 🗣️👀

After the backlash and shut down of that Daily Wire ICE project, as seen on De Los , Trejo needs to speak directly to his community. Skip Hollywood PR; sit down with FGW, address the community, and set the palabra straight.

There's still a bunch of unknowns and he can still redeem himself!

Drop your vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇🏽

OKAY, COACH! 🏈​Flashback to Santa Barbara High School, circa 2001.​This was my third year playing peewee football, and t...
10/09/2026

OKAY, COACH! 🏈

​Flashback to Santa Barbara High School, circa 2001.
​This was my third year playing peewee football, and truth be told, I had no idea what the heck I was doing. Back then, my mind was on anime, video games, and animals. Whenever the whistle blew, a young me would just shout back in heavy Spanglish: "¡OKAY, COACH!"

​Remember the Titans had just come out the year before, and it left a lasting mark on me. Long after hanging up the pads, the lessons on integrity, diversity, and leadership stuck.

​Once a Don, always a Don.

Pull up this Wednesday 10/7! I'm teaming up with Santa Barbara PAL to talk about all things content creation and social ...
10/05/2026

Pull up this Wednesday 10/7! I'm teaming up with Santa Barbara PAL to talk about all things content creation and social media for our Youth! 📲💡

⚠️ Important: This event is FREE and open to ALL youth in the community! You do NOT need to be a PAL member to join. Everyone is welcome! 🤝

Come through, ask questions, and let’s build!
📍 PAL Center, 1235 Chapala St.
🗓️ Wednesday, October 7th
🕓 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nite Life c.c at the Franklin center Picture shows Nite Life car club members and friends posing for a photo at the Fran...
10/04/2026

Nite Life c.c at the Franklin center

Picture shows Nite Life car club members and friends posing for a photo at the Franklin center and Eastside library in Santa Barbara, California, circa 1982.

"Nite Life Santa Barbara. Early days O.G.s " - Edmundo Rosas

Ain't No Stopping Us Now

#1982

Carlos “Casino” Balderas 1965-1992The picture shows Casino at his 9th grade graduation at La Cumbre Junior High, circa J...
10/02/2026

Carlos “Casino” Balderas 1965-1992

The picture shows Casino at his 9th grade graduation at La Cumbre Junior High, circa June 1980.

Yes, junior highs in Santa Barbara used to go from 7th to 9th grade back in the day.

Thank you Armando Avalos for sharing this memory of your brother with me 🙏🏽

#1980

Friends with Style; Santa Barbara Junior High Class of 1977​Four friends looking sharp on graduation day, capturing the ...
10/02/2026

Friends with Style; Santa Barbara Junior High Class of 1977

​Four friends looking sharp on graduation day, capturing the unmistakable style and pride of late ’70s Chicano culture.

​"Who remembers us from Santa Barbara Jr. High, Class of ’77? Manuel Romero, Ruben Jimenez, George Flores, and Mark Brosnen." — Ruben Jimenez

​Drop a comment if you remember these days or recognize any of the crew.

09/29/2026

Where did all the Santa Barbara locals go?

​Over the decades, our community has changed drastically; especially the people and familias who gave this city its heart and soul.

​To chase the dream of homeownership, many locals had to pack up and move to Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Maria, or Lompoc, spending hours commuting on the 101 freeway every day just to work in the city they were raised in.

​Others had to leave California entirely, putting down roots in Arizona, Texas, and beyond just to find affordable housing.

​Santa Barbara will always be home, but our community is now scattered across the country.

Where did your family end up?

Jess Jimenez of the 76 on Calle Milpas​Pictured here is Jess Jimenez, longtime owner and operator of the 76 gas station ...
09/29/2026

Jess Jimenez of the 76 on Calle Milpas

​Pictured here is Jess Jimenez, longtime owner and operator of the 76 gas station and auto shop on the corner of Montecito and Calle Milpas.

His station was an iconic Eastside staple and a natural gathering spot for our community; whether you were rolling through in a lowrider or just stopping by on foot. Jess was a fixture of the neighborhood; countless locals grew up with him, knowing him from childhood well into adulthood.

​Even today, you’ll see lowriders in Santa Barbara paying homage to Jess and his legacy, proudly rocking that classic orange 76 ball on their antennas.🟠

​Drop a memory below if you remember stopping by Jess’s 76 on Calle Milpas. 👇🏽

Photo by Carlos Jimenez Jr

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