Christmas in July arrives at special homes for disabled adults
GOLETA, Calif. – It was Christmas in July at the Casa Naomi homes for seniors with disabilities in Goleta today. 19 residents at four locations were…
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‘Postcards from the Pandemic’ provides unique therapy during the virus crisis
Postcards from the Pandemic display is underway at the Carpinteria Arts Center.…
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Santa Maria daycare center hits full capacity during COVID-19 pandemic
Managers say they’re starting to turn away families because they are at full capacity with some 60 to 90…
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‘Weekends on the Westside’ going monthly in Santa Barbara
Weekends on the Westside in Santa Barbara going to a monthly event. …
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New bilingual COVID-19 signs being made as others go missing in Santa Barbara
COVID-19 signs displayed in April have all but gone missing in Santa Barbara.…
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Carpinteria considers street closure to help small businesses survive economic challenge
Downtown Carpinteria may see more street closures. This trial set up was used during the July Fourth weekend. (Photo: John…
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Business owners weigh in on street closures to offer more customer spacing in Carpinteria
Carpinteria will close off a portion of Linden Ave. from August 10 to September 8th to create an open space area for restaurants, retail stores and…
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Confrontations with reckless riders increasing in downtown Santa Barbara
Reckless bike riders have been involved in several conflicts with pedestrians and drivers in recent weeks in Santa Barbara. City leaders may step up…
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Mask enforcement may get tougher in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – With a mask requirement in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Santa Barbara City Council will discuss what to…
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Father-Son duo create ‘got mask?’ campaign to help healthcare workers
Stickers with the message ‘got mask?’ have been spreading throughout Santa…
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Fearless Grandmothers host shoe strike to protest climate change
The Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara sponsored a shoe strike for climate justice outside the County Administration Building on Anapamu…
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Santa Barbara staying active outdoors throughout COVID-19 pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic persists, many people are doing their best to stay active for mental and physical…
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Cox offers two months of free internet service for qualifying families before school
With the fall semester fast approaching, and many schools opting for virtual learning during the pandemic, Cox Communications decided to offer two…
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Santa Barbara Public Library adapts to pandemic with sidewalk service
The Santa Barbara Public Library is offering a sidewalk service for people in front of its old main entrance on East Anapamu…
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Country Oaks Care Center gets ‘green light’ to reopen hair salon outdoors
The Country Oaks Care Center has the green light to reopen its haircutting salon…
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CASA of Santa Barbara County: Child abuse cases rise during COVID-19
The organization is calling it an “urgent crisis in our community” as children are not in school, isolated at home, and direct services are…
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Fiesta flags fly in Santa Barbara
Fiesta flags have been installed in downtown Santa Barbara well before the annual event August 5-9. (Photo: John…
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Parking payment changes improve efficiency, safety in Santa Barbara
Recent changes help drivers exit Santa Barbara parking lots easier using their credit cards in the existing machines after depositing their ticket. …
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Santa Maria Paul Nelson Aquatics Center reopens with a splash
The Santa Maria’s Paul Nelson Aquatics Center will reopening…
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Tasty opening for the third Mesa Burger now on Coast Village Road
Mesa Burger has opened in Santa Barbara on Coast Village Road. The third restaurant in the chain.…
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