Old Mission Santa Barbara partners with The Berry Man to feed those in need
‘Peace and All Good.’ That’s the message behind a volunteer food effort happening each Tuesday morning at Old Santa Barbara…
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Santa Maria Flea Market draws in hundreds of visitors during COVID-19
The weekly Early Bird Flea Market has continued to remain open to the public despite the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa…
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SCE urges Santa Barbara, Ventura county customers to have a plan ahead of potential power shutoffs
More local residents are quietly tossing around ‘PSPS’ during the COVID-19 pandemic; that’s code for Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Public Safety…
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Restoration Church takes service outdoors to comply with new health order
Just seven days ago, Restoration Church was finally starting to get comfortable holding its Sunday service indoors with COVID-19 safety…
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Weekends on the Westside helping Santa Barbara businesses push through pandemic
Over the past month, Santa Barbara’s Westside neighborhood has been hosting a street closure to help revive the economy throughout coronavirus…
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SB County Public Health urges everyone to take extra COVID-19 precautions
For the 32nd day in a row, Santa Barbara County was on California’s coronavirus…
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Santa Barbara gym owner reacts to shutting down her business again
Core Sport was forced to closed on Monday following California’s decision to rollback re-openings related to…
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Doctors urge Santa Maria community to take COVID-19 seriously as cases spike
This week the Santa Barbara County Health Department reported 113 COVID-19 cases on a single day in Santa Maria.…
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Goleta working with several agencies to stop dangerous fires from homeless camps
Homeless camp fires have been a frequent problem in the Goleta Valley in the past year. …
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SCE offers free trimming service to homeowners near power lines
The SCE power company has a program — and a special message — for people with trees, hedges and brush near its equipment: it will trim trees near…
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Santa Maria Valley school superintendents discussed similar reopening options
The four Santa Maria Valley school superintendents will be gathering for a zoom meeting to discuss fall plans in light of the COVID-19…
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Free summer movies come with a “grit, grace and glory theme” at the West Wind drive-in
The UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures summer movie series moves to the West Wind drive-in this…
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It’s official – Chad’s replaces Sambo’s after 63 years in Santa Barbara
Chad’s restaurant is the new name for the former Sambo’s in Santa Barbara after 63 years. (Photo: John…
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Intense mask outreach message leads renewed effort to battle COVID-19 as overflow plan is developed
A Protect-Respect campaign to encourage the public to wear a mask is featuring prominent local residents and elected officials.…
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COVID-19: Shoppers caught off-guard as Santa Maria Town Center Mall closes doors
Managers say while business during the past six weeks have been successful, they are shutting its doors once again for the health and safety of…
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Pacifica Graduate Institute alumni offering free counseling for COVID-19 coping
To help those suffering from anxiety, depression and grief caused by COVID-19, a group of alumni from Pacifica Graduate Institute are offering a…
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Presidio neighborhood releases map, promotions as part of downtown Santa Barbara experience
The Presidio Neighborhood has relaunched a map and awareness campaign in downtown Santa…
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Census caravan encourages Goleta residents to get counted
The City of Goleta led a 2020 Census Car Caravan…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health stressing safety to combat COVID-19
Despite reopening efforts being put on pause and numerous Fourth of July weekend festivities canceled, coronavirus cases have continued to rise…
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Country Oaks Care Center changes practices to improve safety during COVID-19
Owners of the care center say it’s been tough since the COVID-19 pandemic began, especially after a coronavirus outbreak left 10 people dead at the…
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