SB city leaders discuss setting new standards to fuel affordable housing
The focus is downtown, where we could see taller buildings and smaller units.…
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With electric bike sharing program approved, SB’s State Street keeps evolving
The city is moving forward with another addition to a modified State Street, though the bike-sharing program is considered…
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Crews restoring Montecito’s San Ysidro trail, nearly three years after mudslide damage
Mules are carrying lumber up the popular hiking trail to help crews stabilize the…
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Supervisors vote to allow stricter health order enforcement with SB County on verge of “moderate” tier
Penalties could soon apply to egregious violators in unincorporated areas of the…
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SB Wildlife Care Network’s on-site hospital plans in focus amid surge of injured animals
The staff describes 2020 as the Care Center’s “craziest” year yet after already surpassing the average number of annual patients.…
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As deadline nears, United Way looks to lift families needing rental assistance in SB County
Families living in unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County, and who meet other requirements, can apply for aid through…
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Limón, Michaels facing off for open seat in State Senate’s 19th District
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Democratic state assemblymember Monique Limón and Republican business owner Gary Michaels are vying for State Senate…
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Santa Barbara leaders approve upgrades for downtown promenade
On Tuesday, Santa Barbara City Council plans to discuss adding up to $250,000 in improvements to the city’s downtown…
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Mail-in ballots posted on Facebook Marketplace near Goleta
At least one person says she is looking for the legitimate owners of ballots sent to the wrong address–but that’s not what the County Elections…
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Sunday evening forecast – October 11th
We’re tracking a windy and very warm week…
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More sunshine is in the forecast Sunday and a serious warm-up is expected to…
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Santa Barbara-based Nomad Goods donating one million masks
The company is looking to send masks to groups in the U.S. who need them the…
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Goleta salon targets airborne viruses with new technology
A device in the salon’s air system kills airborne viruses including COVID-19, according to the…
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Santa Barbara steers toward electric vehicle adoption with 30 new chargers
The new chargers arrive as Santa Barbara sets a goal of carbon neutrality by…
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SB County political parties, analysts react to President Trump’s positive COVID-19 test
Many are closely monitoring the President and First Lady’s…
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Voter Information Guide timing causes some concern as ballots begin arriving in SB County
With ballots being sent to voters this week, some are wondering why Voter Information Guides were not sent out at the same…
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Restaurants, movie theaters plan to reopen indoors as SB County moves to red tier
With a move into the red tier, several businesses can reopen indoors at reduced…
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United Way funding learning centers for hundreds of students across SB County
Several non-profits and school districts have partnered to help families and students struggling through COVID-19’s digital…
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Westmont College students return to campus after remote semester start
As students move back in, many classes will move outside beginning…
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Record-breaking flames are now firefighters’ reality
The Thomas Fire was once the largest fire in modern California history. Three years later, six new fires have already surpassed…
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