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Coastal areas warned of tidal overflow and high surf on the way

December 27, 2023 9:39 pm John Palminteri

Montecito waves could be the highest seen in years this week with a combination of ocean swells and the high tide.

SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce releases new ‘Heart of the Community’ campaign

January 12, 2021 3:21 pm Beth Farnsworth

Business is personal. That’s the message behind a new ‘Heart of the Community – Safe Return to Work’ video campaign. The 30-second clip highlights the inequity of local business closures during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Bucket Brigade’s Growing Community Project takes root

September 14, 2020 4:22 pm Beth Farnsworth

A new effort to fight hunger throughout Santa Barbara County now has roots in Trinity Lutheran Church’s Trinity Gardens. And, private gardens, county-wide.

Santa Barbara man champions for better health care at DNC

August 19, 2020 7:21 pm Beth Farnsworth

A powerful testimonial during night two of the DNC featuring Santa Barbara resident, Ady Barkan.

Fiesta dancers make pop-up flower deliveries and dances

August 4, 2020 6:24 pm John Palminteri

Fiesta flower girls and dancers have delivered flowers to Santa Barbara city leaders and first responders.

2020 Spirit of Fiesta embraces her role with ‘my heart and soul’

August 4, 2020 5:03 pm John Palminteri

2020 Spirit of Fiesta Alena Velasco performs in an Old Spanish Day event. (Photo: John Palminteri)

Santa Barbara City Firefighters using new backpacks to help save lives

August 3, 2020 10:23 am Blake DeVine

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the California Fire Foundation and PG&E.

Junior Spirit of Fiesta says it is a year she ‘will never forget’

August 3, 2020 5:31 pm John Palminteri

The 2020 Junior Spirit of Fiesta says she is honored to have the position in a year she will never forget.

More space is needed at the Santa Barbara waterfront for commercial fishing equipment

August 3, 2020 12:22 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara commercial fishing industry may be getting some help from the City Council on a location for support equipment.

Firefighters continue fighting Pond Fire near Creston

August 3, 2020 7:52 am Patricia Martellotti

Fire crews are taking extra precaution as they are faced with extreme heat as well as physical distancing.

Forest officials warn of cliff jumping dangers at Red Rock

August 2, 2020 5:51 pm Blake DeVine

Without as much to do thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic causing event cancellations and business closures, many people are heading up the mountains towards the Red Rock Camp in the Los Padres National Forest.

Macy’s remains open in Santa Maria

August 2, 2020 4:48 pm Patricia Martellotti, Keith Carls

Business owners at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall want everyone to know they’re still open.

StarCycle switches gears with outdoor rides

August 1, 2020 11:48 am Blake DeVine

StarCycle Santa Barbara began holding classes outdoors on Wednesday at its location within La Cumbre Plaza.

Our Lady of Guadalupe keeping spirit of Fiesta alive with to-go orders

July 31, 2020 5:37 pm Beth Farnsworth

Special thanks goes out to dozens of home-grown chefs, getting ready to cook up massive Fiesta feasts at Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Look for the Helpers: Santa Maria nurse helps COVID-19 patients recover at home

July 31, 2020 10:44 am Genelle Padilla

Santa Maria native Crystal Cabalitasan is a home health nurse at Dignity Health. Cabalitasan spends the majority of her time in the field, helping homebound patients recover at home.

Old Spanish Days Parade revived with a safe route during pandemic

July 31, 2020 11:47 am John Palminteri

The 2020 Old Spanish Days parade will involve a convertible car event throughout the city.

Doctors seeing more coronavirus patients who may have gotten sick from large social gatherings

July 31, 2020 10:10 am Patricia Martellotti

Doctors with the Marian Regional Medical Center are seeing plastic shields that are trending during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Santa Barbara Co health officer tapped for network investigation on COVID-19

July 30, 2020 9:52 pm Beth Farnsworth

‘American Catastrophe,’ an ABC Network investigation into the coronavirus and COVID-19, put the spotlight on Santa Barbara County’s former health officer, Dr. Charity Dean.

Battle over new booze license at Milpas St. CVS

July 30, 2020 9:25 pm Beth Farnsworth

A liquor license years in the making is causing controversy centered on the CVS store off the Milpas Street corridor at Gutierrez Street.

SBCC reverts to online classes for fall semester

July 30, 2020 7:25 pm Blake DeVine

Due to a rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Santa Barbara County, SBCC changed its plans for the fall semester this week.