Animals Archives

Douglas Family Preserve improvements will be detailed to the community in a meeting on site

June 4, 2024 11:32 am John Palminteri

A community meeting is taking place to talk about changes to the 70 acre preserve. This will include habitat restoration and fire… Continue Reading

Monty Roberts to share his horse training methods during “The Movement” symposium in Solvang

May 25, 2024 6:06 pm Tracy Lehr

Monty Roberts just celebrated his 89th birthday and even with his walking sticks he shows no sign of slowing… Continue Reading

Local kennel clubs compete in Summerfest

June 2, 2024 5:47 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-Dogs from up and down the coast competed in the Summerfest dog show. More than 730 dogs competed in the show at the Ventura County… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo: Livestock and entertainment provider Reno Rosser to be honored for his contributions to annual event

May 31, 2024 12:00 pm Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Elks will hold a special ceremony on Saturday night during the Elks Rodeo to honor Reno Rosser, who plays an integral role in helping… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network sees growing number of starving pelicans along beaches

May 31, 2024 11:30 am Patricia Martellotti

The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network just released several pelicans in Goleta this week. According to leaders of the organization, since April 23,… Continue Reading

Final preparations taking place one day before start of Santa Maria Elks Rodeo

May 29, 2024 11:57 am Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Elks Event Center is buzzing with activity with final preparations one day before the start of the 81st Annual Santa Maria Elks… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo returns this week with local businesses looking to rope in more sales

May 28, 2024 11:51 am Dave Alley

The 81st Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade returns this week with many local businesses looking to score big over the next several… Continue Reading

Burglars hit S.P.A.R.C. animal rescue in Santa Paula

May 26, 2024 5:57 pm Tracy Lehr

Burglars broke into the Santa Paula animal rescue center known as… Continue Reading

Sea lions showing up in large numbers inside the Santa Barbara harbor are a new concern for boaters

May 21, 2024 4:16 pm John Palminteri

Sea lions are coming into the Santa Barbara Harbor in large numbers lately. This is a concern for boat owners who say the marine mammals have been… Continue Reading

National Geographic photographer inspires teens to help safeguard the world’s oceans in Santa Barbara

May 15, 2024 11:50 am Patricia Martellotti

Hundreds of students are getting a chance to see the work of National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier in Santa… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Networks prepares for Wild Talks amid incoming sickened pelicans

May 8, 2024 7:58 am Patricia Martellotti

Just as the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is getting ready to present Wild Talks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Fair & Expo wraps up two weekends of fun and pig races

May 5, 2024 4:08 pm Tracy Lehr

There is still time to enjoy the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo. Sunday, May 5th is the final night to listen to bands, enjoy rides, play games, and… Continue Reading

Live coverage at the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo

May 4, 2024 9:40 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo continues for its second weekend at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. There are numerous… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network swamped with sick pelicans

April 29, 2024 9:46 am Patricia Martellotti

The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is going into emergency response… Continue Reading

Carpinteria dog owners group celebrates new off-leash dog park after years of planning

April 24, 2024 10:47 am John Palminteri

The C-DOG off leash park has opened in Carpinteria. It is at Monte Vista Park off Bailard… Continue Reading

Rattlesnake bites on the rise in Santa Barbara

April 18, 2024 11:07 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Since the start of spring season, doctors at Cottage Health are seeing more patients bitten by rattlesnakes. Doctors in… Continue Reading

Baby wildlife season kicks off in Santa Barbara County

April 15, 2024 11:26 am Patricia Martellotti

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is already seeing the first wildlife babies of… Continue Reading

Celebration of the Whales brings ocean lovers together

April 7, 2024 8:15 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-The 25th Celebration of the Whales took place in the Channel Islands Harbor. Kids had a chance to listen to the sounds whales make… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network announces new documentary: ‘Wild Rescue: A Second Chance at a Wild Life’

April 2, 2024 11:30 am Patricia Martellotti

The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is teaming up with an acclaimed filmmaker to showcase wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in a new… Continue Reading

Spring Fling Palooza brings adoptable pets and people together

March 24, 2024 10:33 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Four-legged friends filled State Street for a Spring Fling Dog Palooza. The outdoor dog adoption event encouraged people… Continue Reading