MLK Day Comes with Free State Park Admission
MLK Day comes with free state park and beach admission at 200 sites including Carpinteria State Beach. That includes several sites on the Central… Continue Reading
Urgent Decisions Carefully Planned to Save the Santa Barbara Harbor Entrance From Clogging with Sand
Dredging fund for Santa Barbara have been cut putting the harbor entrance at risk. Sand buildup is very close to keeping some boats from getting… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Looks at Ways to Benefit from 2028 Olympics
The LA Olympics may be a boost for Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara Supervisors are looking at ways to boost tourism from Olympic… Continue Reading
New Train Service Could Be on Track This Spring on the Central Coast
New Amtrak train service could be on track in the Spring. It would help commuters traveling from Ventura County to Santa Barbara and… Continue Reading
41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival Reveals Poster, Movies, Tributes and Honorees
The new Santa Barbara International Film Festival Poster by artitst Baret Boisson has been revealed for the 41st annual event. It runs Feb.4 through… Continue Reading
New Leader for Santa Barbara Supervisors Sees Unique Housing Solution
Bob Nelson will be the Board of Supervisors Chairman in Santa Barbara County for 2026. Housing affordability is one of his… Continue Reading
Amplified Music Rule Approved to Tone Down Isla Vista’s Unpermitted Deltopia Event
Deltopia rules will be changing to tone down the event this Spring. It will include a ban on amplified… Continue Reading
Rent Stabilization Could Progress Soon in Santa Barbara
Rent control could be in the future for Santa Barbara. The City Council takes up the matter in a step that could lead to a vote in… Continue Reading
Noise Ordinance Could Silence Two of Isla Vista’s Biggest Events
Deltopia event noise from party scenes could be controlled under a new ordinance that's being considered in Santa Barbara County. This occurs in… Continue Reading
County Seeking Storm Damage Reports for Funding Assistance
Disaster information is sought for funding help. This could include broken bluffs and hills, roadside damage, trees into buildings and loss of… Continue Reading
Rock Solid Plan Holds Harbor Areas Together During Recent Storms
A rock wall built at the Santa Barbara Harbor has held up in recent storms in an area damaged in the past. This protects the boat yard,… Continue Reading
Honors Awarded & New Goals Set for Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club
The Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club honors Mission Scholars as the non profit of the year. Garret Gustason was the Young Professional of the… Continue Reading
Montecito Debris Flow Anniversary Brings Back Thoughts of Impacts and Comebacks
The Raise Our Light ceremony to remember the Montecito Debris Flow takes place at Montecito Union School Friday Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. 23 lives lost in… Continue Reading
Rain and Wind Combination Challenges Central Coast Residents
Wind impacts on the Central Coast have tossed tree limbs, backyard umbrellas and light weight outdoor furniture. High surf conditions will also… Continue Reading
A New Restaurant Operator is Sought on the Santa Barbara Waterfront
The Anchor Rose restaurant is closed and the space is available at the Santa Barbara harbor. Interested parties have been checking out the site and… Continue Reading
Vibrant Art Comes to the Streets of Santa Barbara with the Public’s Help
The public will be involved in new art designs in downtown Santa Barbara. The project is funding by a special… Continue Reading
Recent Rain Damage Disrupts Travel Plans for Central Coast Train Passengers
The Pacific Surfliner from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo is canceled while tracks at Gaviota are repaired. Bus service is available. A timeline… Continue Reading
Cachuma Lake Waters Still Closed for Most Boaters Due to Storm Runoff and Debris
Cachuma Lake is closed to boaters due to debris but the recreation area is open for campers and day use. Debris is on the lake from the recent… Continue Reading
Volunteers Sought for Annual Santa Barbara Rose PruningÂ
Volunteers are needed for the annual pruning at the Mission Rose Garden.
It takes place January… Continue Reading
Storm Aftermath Leaves Days of Cleaning, Assessment, & Preparations
Waves impacted the Santa Barbara Yacht club during the recent storms where sand was washed out. There are no structural concerns at this… Continue Reading