Restored vessel with deep coastal exploration history stops in Santa Barbara for tours
The historic Western Flyer is docked in Santa Barbara for tours. It was used in the 1040’s for a John Steinbeck ecological journey to the Sea of…
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Scrubbing equipment will be required for cannabis growers to reduce odors after years of complaints
Cannabis growers expected to have requirements to reduce odors. Carpinteria Valley residents are primarily…
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Amtrak has Central Coast travel deals in place for late Winter, early Spring travelers
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is offering a midweek discount. It covers 29 stations from San Luis Obispo to San…
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A rise in marine mammal deaths linked to domoic acid in the waters off some areas of Southern California
Deceased common dolphins are being reported along the Central Coast. The deaths may be linked to a domoic acid outbreak in the…
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Wet weather pattern makes one more splash before the weekend
Despite the steady rains, stands were up Friday at the Farmers Market on Coast Village Road. Some of the customers were regulars who thanked the…
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Storm surge comes and goes quickly without major impacts but mixed conditions linger on
A night of rain created a small pond near the construction zone by the Santa Barbara Cemetery. No major flooding was reported along area…
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Ahead of more rain and runoff, volunteers clean up trash by Santa Barbara area beaches
Tidy Seas has led the way to clean up creeks and beaches, especially prior to storms. The latest effort was east of Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara…
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Lobster Season Ends: Traps Collected as Groups Retrieve Stranded Gear in Santa Barbara
Lobster traps are coming in to signify the end of the season. This truckload is in the Santa Barbara…
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Light rain passes through in front of a Stronger Weather System on the way
Additional sand is being built up along the Santa Barbara coast during a wet weather week. This year, erosion has not been a major…
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New High-Tech Harbor Patrol Boat Enhances Safety in Santa Barbara
A new state-of-the-art Harbor Patrol vessel has been launched in Santa Barbara. It will replaces a boat that was about 25 years…
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One805 rocks for First Responders and Mental Health Care
One805 is set for a special fundraiser for first responders including those impacted by Los Angeles wildfires. The event will be inside the…
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Pediatric Intensive Therapy for Children with Disabilities Arrives in Santa Barbara
The specialized NAPA therapy is in Santa Barbara working with disabled children. It is a three week session that would normally be in Los…
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Ash Wednesday brings out large church congregations for the start of Lent
Ash Wednesday on the Central Coast brought out many Catholics for multiple services. It is the start of Lent leading up to…
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Light rain passing through in front of a larger storm Monday
Coastal sand berms and creek outfall clearings are in place for the next round of rain. This drainage is on Leadbetter beach in Santa…
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Illegal Street Kitchens in Santa Barbara County Face New Crackdown
Illegal street kitchens will be the focus of a six month study by many county agencies. The kitchens have been found to have health violations by…
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Santa Barbara County to Study Overcrowding, Fire Risks on Hot Springs Trail
There will be a six month study of the safety issues on the Hot Springs Trail in Montecito. Citizens and fire officials are concerned about emergency…
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Health and safety photos will be used to make decisions to stop illegal food vendors in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County has many questions about food safety from roadside stands. Stronger enforcement from a task force is…
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Access to the Hot Springs trail and parking area in Montecito could be limited in some critical weather
There could be restrictions to the Hot Springs Road parking and trail use in certain Montecito weather conditions. The safety plan goes to the Board…
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Isla Vista Community Care Project Revitalizes Parks, Gardens, and Benches with Community Outreach
The Isla Vista Cares program has helped to beautify and restore several locks of the community near UCSB. The work was done by volunteers and…
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Prosecutor says Craig Case grand theft case was a sophisticated con-style crime
The prosecutor in the Craig Case grand theft trial reflects on evidence that went to the jury. Case will be sentenced in April after being found…
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