Dredge arrives in Santa Barbara harbor to clear sand at shallow entrance
The Santa Barbara harbor will be protected from clogging with the arrival of a dredge to move out tons of sand at the entrance. The work takes place…
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Piles of debris cleared from Santa Barbara’s West Beach improved safety before King Tides
A debris clean up on West Beach in Santa Barbara took place before the King Tides. That kept maritime hazards from getting into the…
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All inclusive Gwendolyn’s Playground gets big holiday boost from Grassini Family wines
The Gwendolyn’s playground park plan in Santa Barbara has been boosted by $150,000 through a fundraiser with Grassini Family Vineyards. The money…
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Australian Walkabout opens Saturday at the Santa Barbara Zoo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Australian Walkabout at the Santa Barbara Zoo opens this weekend in what used to be the old elephant exhibit.   The…
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CA State Parks denies grant to help fund Ortega Park renovation
Jill Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director, shared with the Mayor and Council on December 13 that the City of Santa Barbara was not awarded the $8.4…
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Stearns Wharf celebrates 150 years with many special events, deals and activities throughout 2022
Stearns Wharf is celebrating 150 years on the Santa Barbara…
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King Tides linger on bringing sweeping changes to the Central Coast shores
King Tides have moderate impacts along the Montecito…
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New laws in 2022 will impact drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and horse riders
Tougher traffic laws are on the books for 2022. They will impact drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and horseback…
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Court issues new ruling regarding Hollister Ranch, paving way for public access to the area’s beaches
Residents at Hollister Ranch could ask the State Supreme Court to review the…
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Dead whale washes ashore on Gaviota coast
People were warned to keep their…
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A look back at the top stories of 2021 throughout our area
These are the top stories that stayed with us in 2021.…
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19th Century replica ship built in New England en route to new home at Channel Islands Harbor
VENTURA, Calif. – A tall ship built in New England is on the way to the Central Coast. The “Mystic Whaler” is currently in Mexico and it will soon…
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Central Coast program teaching young people golf and tools for success making a solid impact
In addition to being a popular program for kids, the First Tee Central Coast is a hit with…
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Safer rain arrives again in burn areas for the last week of the year
Flood signs are posted in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone with a series of storms coming in over the next week. The area, at times, does not have good…
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Ostrichland USA: ‘Tis the season to see world’s largest flightless bird
The ostrich farm stays busy with more than 100 birds on its site. The youngest are some 6-week-old…
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Mammoth Mountain receives 4 feet of snow for Christmas
The entire mountain, including all lifts, trails and lodges, is…
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Oxnard man spreads holiday joy with treasured Snow Village
Erbie Daw, an Oxnard resident, has charmed residents year-round with his festive Snow Village. He said he modeled his creation after a specific,…
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Rain doesn’t damper last-minute Christmas shopping
It was raining and pouring but last-minute shoppers weren’t snoring two days before Christmas at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping…
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Rain brings challenges to holiday drivers and last-minute shoppers on the Central Coast
Heavy rain made it difficult to get around in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone. Flooding signs were posted at several…
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Monarchs return to Goleta butterfly grove
If you would like to see the butterflies, the best time to stop by the grove is…
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