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‘Fiesta Music and Dance Fridays’ shows Old Spanish Days is still on despite changes

July 10, 2020 12:19 pm John Palminteri

Fiesta Music and Dance Fridays keeps this years Old Spanish Days alive.…

New bridges, ramps opening in Carpinteria as part of the freeway widening plan

July 9, 2020 11:59 am John Palminteri

Two new bridge and ramp projects have been completed in…

State and County mandates delay reopening of Santa Barbara Museum of Art

July 8, 2020 7:41 pm Beth Farnsworth

Thursday’s phased reopening of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art was dashed days ago by Governor Gavin Newsom, along with the reopening of other…

Medina Jewelers closure leaves ‘sparkle’ with customers amid COVID-19

July 8, 2020 11:22 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – It’s considered a crown jewel in the Santa Maria community.“It means everything to me because jewelry is something…

Viva! Santa Barbara store goes for festive over fear during economic slow down

July 8, 2020 6:03 pm John Palminteri

Viva! Santa Barbara has opened in downtown Santa Barbara despite the economic challenges.…

Extra state help coming to Santa Barbara County to trace COVID-19 exposure

July 8, 2020 11:54 am John Palminteri

With more COVID-19 testing comes the need for more tracking staff to follow up on those who test positive.…

COVID-19 response plan battles its own breakdown as health officials constantly pivot

July 7, 2020 11:08 am John Palminteri

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gregg Hart unleashed a rare rant over some conflicting message about COVID-19 rules in the last…

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History reopens to the public

July 7, 2020 4:14 pm Beth Farnsworth

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, one of Santa Barbara’s most popular spots for children and families, will reopen Wednesday morning at…

Cars return to one block of State Street in downtown Santa Barbara after test closure

July 7, 2020 1:41 pm John Palminteri

Changes have been made to allow cars back to the 1300 block of State St. in downtown Santa Barbara.…

UCSB alumni create synchronized film

July 6, 2020 5:44 pm Blake DeVine

With months of canceled opportunities passing by for people in the entertainment industry, two UCSB theater alumni decided to create a film remotely…

Census worker jobs available in Santa Barbara County

July 7, 2020 1:04 am Genelle Padilla

New jobs as census takers are available as local organizers are ramping up for in-person visits to households that have not yet responded to the U.S.…

Excessive waterfront trash impacts should ease with new cans in Santa Barbara

July 6, 2020 1:51 pm John Palminteri

Additional new trash cans have been added throughout the Santa Barbara waterfront area where there’s been an increase in garbage and public use…

Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara seeing surge in sales

July 5, 2020 5:01 pm Blake DeVine

At Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara, businesses has been booming throughout the COVID-19…

Fourth of July festivities subdued in Santa Barbara

July 4, 2020 11:06 pm Blake DeVine

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Barbara City Council cancelled this year’s Independence Day fireworks display. On Thursday, the Santa…

Santa Maria Police Department ramps up patrols for July 4th safety

July 3, 2020 10:54 am Patricia Martellotti

The Santa Maria Police Department is stepping up law enforcement to ensure everyone’s safety during the July 4th holiday…

Santa Maria continues to raise 2020 Census rates despite delays due to COVID-19

July 1, 2020 10:42 am Patricia Martellotti

Visits to neighborhoods by enumerators in Santa Maria have been pushed back to September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Seniors aided with affordable sanctuary at Gardens on Hope

July 1, 2020 10:43 am Blake DeVine

In a city that is well aware of the urgent need to solve this growing problem, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in collaboration…

Impacts from regional beach closures expected in Santa Barbara County

July 1, 2020 10:58 am John Palminteri

Open beach communities in Montecito and Carpinteria carefully plan how they will handle influx of 4th of July visitors. Parking, trash, coronavirus…

Large-scale housing, commercial development proposed for Nipomo

June 30, 2020 7:11 pm Dave Alley

A 1,200-plus housing development, that also includes commercial space, hotel, daycare center, hiking trails, parks, and more, is being proposed in…

Doctors share how to stay safe while celebrating July 4th during COVID-19 pandemic

June 30, 2020 10:19 am Patricia Martellotti

As July 4th fast approaches doctors with Dignity Health Central Coast want to remind our community how to stay safe and protected.…