Biligual signs go up in Santa Barbara to urge social distancing
New coronavirus health and safety signs are up in Santa Barbara in English and…
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Cafe Ana closes amid COVID-19 financial constraints
Locally owned Cafe Ana has permanently closed as a result of financial difficulties brought on by the COVID-19…
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FAA: Santa Barbara County airports get over $10 million in federal funding during COVID-19
Santa Maria Public Airport is getting $1,094,668 as part of the CARE Act…
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COVID-19: United Way funds family service agency to make masks while benefitting those unemployed
Little House in the Park in Guadalupe is collaborating with United Way in Santa Maria to produce thousands of protective masks for Santa Barbara…
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Santa Barbara Post Office experiencing a rise in online deliveries
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Workers at the United States Postal Service have been quite busy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. At the Post Office…
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Ventura County D.A. cites challenges for crime victims during COVID-19 crisis
This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights…
Continue ReadingSanta Maria school officials ask for patience during COVID-19 crisis
The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education sent out a notice to all district parents, students and staff thanking everyone…
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117-year-old bookstore remains open amid COVID-19 pandemic
Located a block off State Street, The Book Den has been serving the literary needs of Santa Barbara residents and visitors alike for more than eighty…
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Joint Response Effort contributing $2 Million for COVID-19 relief
United Way of Santa Barbara County, The Santa Barbara Foundation and the Hutton Parker Foundation are leading a countywide funders’…
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SB County Search and Rescue receiving increased calls for hiking accidents
As many people venture onto the trials to get fresh air, there’s been a significant increase in lost and injured hikers.…
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Good Samaritan gets major donations while taking command of Santa Maria High School Temporary Shelter
H Factor Water donated over 1,000 bottles of hydrogen infused water to help Good Samaritan provide safe and healthy water to clients residing in…
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Carpinteria closes beach-end parking lots
The City of Carpinteria has closed beach-end parking lots to help slow the spread of…
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Volunteers deliver food to 500 Santa Maria seniors
50 volunteers spread out all over Santa Maria on Thursday to deliver desperately needed groceries to 500…
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Marian Medical Center receives iPad donations to protect high-risk and Hospice patients from COVID-19
The Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation is donating 30 iPads to help Extended Care Center patients and high-risk Dignity Health Home Health and…
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Santa Barbara attorneys publish e-book series to address family law matters
Amidst the statewide stay at home order, Santa Barbara family law attorneys Jennifer Drury and Susanna Pullen decided to publish the first in a…
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Small businesses hear crickets after applying for federal loans
Days of uncertainty compounded by hope and confusion over the small business loan application process through the federal government have local…
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COVID-19: Local surgeon makes house calls for at-risk cancer patients
Due to the coronavirus pandemic a local surgeon with Mission Hope Cancer Center is now doing house calls for at-risk cancer…
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Old Spanish Days reschedules some 2020 Fiesta events
Old Spanish Days Fiesta set for August 5-9 in Santa Barbara has postponed some pre-events due to coronavirus. (Photo: Old Spanish…
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New Beginnings sees spike in food needs among homeless veterans, people living in cars
Santa Barbara non-profit New Beginnings is seeing a spike in food needs among homeless, low-income veterans and clients living in…
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Santa Maria Police: Officers see more speeders despite less traffic during COVID-19 pandemic
Officers with the Santa Maria Police Department say the number of accidents on the road are down.…
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