Agricultural students make long-awaited return to Santa Barbara County Fair
After a long three-year absence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, local agricultural students make their long-awaited return to the Santa Barbara…
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French bulldog stolen from backyard shocks Nipomo family
A Nipomo family is shocked and angry after its French bulldog was stolen from its backyard Thursday…
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PET ADOPTION: Bonded pair looking for home at Santa Barbara Humane
Meet two little dogs who are up for adoption at Santa Barbara…
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Oldest panda in Mexico dies at zoo on her 35th birthday
Oldest panda in Mexico dies at zoo on her 35th…
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Santa Barbara Humane offering walk-in cat & kitten adoptions
Santa Barbara Humane is offering walk-in cat and kitten…
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Local organization to support agriculture students, food assistance programs through purchases at Santa Barbara County Fair
The James W. Brabeck Youth Legacy Fund (JWBYLF) announced Tuesday it will expand its reach, supporting local agriculture students, as well as area…
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Calls from concerned pet owners increase at C.A.R.E.4PAWS ahead of 4th of July in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The staff at C.A.R.E.4PAWS is moving in full force, especially with one particular service. “We have a long list of people…
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Shark sighting advice comes out as more people hit the Central Coast waters
Shark sightings are becoming more frequent on the Central Coast with more people in the waters , more cameras in use and a growing shark population. …
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State Fish and Wildlife experts say starvation was cause of May’s pelican pandemic
For some reason, the pelicans were unable to find the anchovies that they primarily feed on, despite the abundance of the small…
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Good Ride Rally gives back to service members
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.- Saturday marked the second annual Santa Barbara Good Ride Poker Run to support veterans. The event, which started in…
Continue Reading Twelve rescued pelicans released back into nature
About two months ago, the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network was experiencing a pelican pandemic, with over 200 brown pelicans falling ill across…
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San Luis Coastal Unified School District celebrates receiving awards for new school lunch program
The Food and Nutrition Services Department at the San Luis Coastal Unified School District is being recognized for its achievements in the Farm to…
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$17k reward offered in case of stolen shelter dog found dead off Hwy 101
A deadly case of animal abuse in Ventura County has garnered national…
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The Santa Barbara Zoo brings back “Zoo Brew”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. The Santa Barbara Zoo brought back “Zoo Brew” for the first time since the pandemic. The event took place Saturday afternoon…
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79th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo ready to ride
The 79th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade is all ready to kickoff Thursday night, ready to thrill fans over the next four days with world…
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Santa Barbara brewery releases beer to benefit Santa Barbara Humane
Draughtsmen Aleworks unveiled a new limited-release beer that raises money for Santa Barbara…
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Woods Humane Society offers half-off adult cat adoptions during month of June
Woods Humane Society is celebrating ‘National Adopt a Cat’ Month with half-off all adult cat adoption fees during the month of…
Continue Reading California investigating sick and dying brown pelicans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wildlife authorities are trying to determine why large numbers of California brown pelicans are being found sick and dying.…
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First baby wallaby born at Santa Barbara Zoo
Kalina, the zoo’s female wallaby whose name was chosen through a public naming contest, is mom to the new baby Bennett’s…
Continue ReadingWhat is monkeypox and its signs and symptoms?
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN An extremely rare disease called monkeypox, a cousin of smallpox, has again made its way to the United States. A case of…
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