Santa Barbara Unified School District Joins Other Districts to Sue Social Media Companies
The Santa Barbara Unified School District has joined a lawsuit against social media companies. It is a federal… Continue Reading
Meals on Wheels Expanding in Goleta, Needing More Volunteer Drivers
Meals on Wheels has expanded into Goleta with hot food deliveries.
The organization is looking for volunteer drivers and also residents who need a… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Looks to Strengthen Rules Preventing Certain Sites for Gun Stores
The relocation of a gun store in Goleta is too close to a school site according to neighbors. County supervisors are reviewing their policies for… Continue Reading
Warming Ocean Waters are Raising Stingray Concerns on the South Coast
The stingray shuffle is recommended at beaches where increasing stingray concerns have been reported. Carpinteria and Santa Claus beaches are areas… Continue Reading
Summertime Music & Movie Events Remain Valuable Parts of Community Health
Summertime events have proven to create a healthier community. The Central Coast has had multiple concerts, late night outdoor films and festivals… Continue Reading
Cliff Drive Barricades Reduced While Traffic Study Continues
The Cliff Drive barricades have been partially removed in Santa Barbara. The city is studying traffic safety in the… Continue Reading
California Avocado Festival Announces the 40th Year Events and Poster
The California Avocado Festival releases its poster today in Carpinteria after a local contest. The event is Oct. 2,3… Continue Reading
Oil Spill Drill Tests the Emergency Response in the Santa Barbara Harbor
An oil spill drill took place in the Santa Barbara Harbor Wednesday morning. Multiple agencies took… Continue Reading
Thousands of Discounted Items Await DIYers & Builders at the Habitat ReStore
The Habitat ReStore has reopened in Santa Barbara. It has thousands of discounted… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Residents Getting Help from Neighbors After Losing it All in House Fire
A fire victim from a home with a total loss is getting help from neighborhood donations on the Santa Barbara Eastside. Ten occupants lost their… Continue Reading
SBCC Students Enter the New School Year With Many Options to Meet the Job Market
SBCC starts the school year with students planning to meet the changing job market. Many students are getting free books and tuition with the… Continue Reading
Pacific Pride Festival to Entertain and Educate Santa Barbara This Weekend
The Pacific Pride Foundation presents the Pride Festival in Santa Barbara Saturday. The event will bring hundreds together for entertainment and… Continue Reading
More Train Service Could Be On Track For the 2028 Olympics
The Amtrak train service may expand for the 2028 Olympic games. The route could go beyond the Central Coast to King City and San Jose for Olympic… Continue Reading
Fiesta Celebrations Inspires New Ideas & Events to Revive Downtown Santa Barbara
More street entertainment could boost vibrancy in downtown Santa Barbara. Musicians and business owners encourage live activities more… Continue Reading
Higher Crime Numbers Reported During Old Spanish Days 2026
Arrests were up during the 2026 Old
Spanish Days celebration compared to 2025. There were also more than 1200 parking… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Faces Unknown State Funds and a Criminal Investigation
The Santa Barbara County budget issues are still being worked on for this year including some overtime problems in the Sheriff's department. A… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County’s CEO Leaves Her Post with a Heartfelt Farewell
Mona Miyasato has left her post as the Santa Barbara County CEO. She began in… Continue Reading
Native Daughters of the Golden West Seeking More Members with Policy Change
The Native Daughters of the Golden West is working to expand membership. The organization annually picks someone to portray Saint… Continue Reading
The Start of the New School Year Ends Summer Vacations Early for Some
Summer vacations are ending early for some people with the mid-August start to the school year. That will change the economics of some cities on… Continue Reading
New Site Found for Providence School in Santa Barbara
The Providence school has found a new campus site in Santa Barbara. It's upper level classrooms will be part of the new project on Ortega… Continue Reading