Arroyo Grande to resume in-person public meetings
The City of Arroyo Grande will return to in-person public meetings starting with the March 8 city council… Continue Reading
Coronavirus
COVID-19 case rates drop at senior facility in Santa Maria
COVID-19 case rates drop at senior facility in Santa… Continue Reading
Mask mandate rule changes come with caution in Santa Barbara County
The mask rules are changing but health officials urge the public to remain cautious around large gatherings. They say the virus is still present and… Continue Reading
Surfer graced by jumping dolphin at Rincon Point
An iconic video clip captured last month during a classic day of surfing at the Queen of the Coast has gone viral.… Continue Reading
Local businesses prepare for California’s mask mandate to be lifted Feb. 16
Local businesses prepare for California’s mask mandate to be lifted Feb.… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo County reports five new COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to decline
SLO County Public Health reported five new COVID-19 related deaths and 531 new cases since… Continue Reading
Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center in Santa Maria reopens after being closed because of COVID-19
The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center reopened after being closed for two weeks in order to protect the public and staff after some employees… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Office of Education to host vaccine clinic on Feb. 18
The Santa Barbara County Office of Education will be hosting a vaccine clinic in Old Town Goleta on Friday, Feb.… Continue Reading
Big turnout for SBAA Junior Grand Prix
Anticipation and excitement helped fuel the Santa Barbara Running Association's Junior Grand Prix event Saturday morning.… Continue Reading
Ventura County Reports 621 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths since Friday
The Ventura County Department of Public Health reported 621 new COVID-19 cases and 11 additional deaths since… Continue Reading
State health officials will reassess indoor masking at K-12 schools on Feb. 28
While masking requirements for K-12 schools in California will not change with the lifting of the state's mask mandate on Tuesday, state health… Continue Reading
Newly populated Northern Jail Branch continues visitation restriction due to COVID-19
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - It’s just three weeks since the opening of the new North Branch Jail.
"It’s been great we open the facility with… Continue Reading
Montecito Boy Scout organized blood drive with help from Station 91
MONTECITO, Calif. - If you walked the halls at Fire Station 91 on San Ysidro Rd. Friday afternoon, you'd be impressed by a mobile Vitalant team and… Continue Reading
Uptown Starbucks opening soon at State and De La Vina
The newest Starbucks opening in Santa Barbara is at the site of the former Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. It's a favorite spot for nearby Samarkand and… Continue Reading
37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival excitement kicks off with a poster unveiling
The 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival poster is displayed by artist Hank Pitcher (center), Executive Director Roger Durling (right) and… Continue Reading
Ventura County joins Central Coast counties in lifting indoor mask mandate next week
Ventura County Public Health announced it will join Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties in lifting the indoor mask mandate next week on Feb.… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo County reports 10 COVID-19 deaths, 695 cases since Tuesday
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department on Thursday reported the COVID-19-related deaths of 10 county residents, as well as 695… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County to lift indoor mask mandate next week
he Santa Barbara County Department of Public Health announced on Thursday that it will lift its indoor mask mandate on Feb.… Continue Reading
Prince Charles tests positive for Covid for second time
By Lianne Kolirin and Max Foster, CNN
Prince Charles is in isolation having tested positive for Covid-19, Clarence House has said.The heir to the… Continue Reading
Businesses get in person meetings on dining areas changes in Santa Barbara for fire access
Plans to improve the State Street promenade for safety access will include modifications in the next month to many dining areas. Some may lose a… Continue Reading