Month: September 2014

At about 400 feet above sea level a remote weather station in the Montecito foothills is perfect for capturing critical weather information,…

Financial help is on the way for qualified undocumented students. The California DREAM Loan Program is the latest program for students who entered…

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law banning single-use plastic bags in grocery stores and pharmacies that will go into effect July 1, 2015 for the…

The foothill fire that broke out in Ventura is now 100 percent contained. One person is behind bars Tuesday. The fire broke out just after 1 p.m.…

Santa Barbara City College was recently honored as America’s top program in the associate degree category for increasing Latino student…

A Buellton couple has been catering out of the Santa Ynez valley for over a decade and they’ve become popular for serving some interesting…

Santa Maria police are looking for two suspects who robbed two different convenience stores. The crimes happened just before 10 o’clock Monday…

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department released the following information: Sky Robinson was located just after 6 p.m. Tuesday according to…

Carpinteria’s Hot Dog Man, Bill Connell knows more about tax laws than most people selling a $3.00 item from a small cart on an out-of-the-way…

A 20-year-old woman died from injuries she received over the weekend in a hit-and-run accident. Beatriz Milan-Absalon, 20, was struck by a vehicle on…

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies called in a helicopter and chased two suspects on foot after a shoplifting incident at the Kmart in…

The Orfalea Foundation School Food Initiative brings healthier food alternatives to students of all ages in local schools. It’s a core vision…

UCSB alumni, faculty and student representatives offered words of advice to members of the incoming class. About 3,000 students attended the annual…

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law on Sunday, that makes California the first in the nation to have a clear definition of when people agree to…

Big sprawling green lawns in the middle of an exceptional drought, along with the increase in water tankers in Montecito and Carpinteria have led to…

“Here’s the Scoop” is known for premium gelato in Santa Barbara, and this weekend the store will be famous for an original avocado…

The long-awaited pedestrian undercrossing and bike path at La Conchita are both officially open to residents in the beachside community and the…

Ventura City and County Fire is working to put out a brush fire in the area of Harmon Canyon located near Foothill and Kimball roads. Officials said…

Hazardous material and fire crews are at the Ronald Reagan Library after a worker opened an envelope containing a white powder, but a spokeswoman…

A new ski pass will give the Epic pass some competition. Mammoth recently bought Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, so instead of selling a pass good for…