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One week into new parking rates Santa Barbara drivers steering towards more options

July 7, 2023 5:45 pm John Palminteri

Drivers are looking at their street parking options in addition to the downtown parking lots, after a July 1 fee increase. They have also been told…

Community Environmental Council opens new facility in downtown Santa Barbara

July 7, 2023 7:00 pm Andrew Gillies, Ryder Christ

The Community Environmental Council opened a new 10,000-square-foot Environmental Hub in downtown Santa Barbara…

Santa Barbara County Fire Department responds to vegetation fire in Buellton

July 7, 2023 5:03 pm Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire near 254 on Highway 246 in Buellton.…

Southern California Edison and two other entities agree to $22 million settlement over 2016 Rey Fire

July 7, 2023 4:04 pm Andrew Gillies

The U. S. Department of Justice announced a $22 million settlement today with Southern California Edison (SCE), Utility Tree Service (UTS), and…

Former County Deputy Probation Officer Sentenced to 11 Years in State Prison

July 7, 2023 4:44 pm Avery Elowitt

Former Santa Barbara County Deputy Probation Officer was sentenced to 11 years in state prison on Thursday.…

Santa Maria Air Tanker Base poised and ready to respond as peak fire season begins

July 7, 2023 1:23 pm Dave Alley

As more seasonal warmer and drier weather conditions arrive, the Santa Maria Air Tanker Base is gearing up for the beginning of peak fire…

Public invited to Sullivan Goss X Lotusland Art Reception in Santa Barbara

July 6, 2023 9:49 am Patricia Martellotti

The community will have a chance to meet local artists while also supporting Lotusland at the same time in Santa Barbara on Thursday from 5:00 to…

Businesses at El Centro Plaza seeking more foot traffic

July 7, 2023 9:59 am Patricia Martellotti

Owner Sarah Castejano of Sunkissed Pantry said she sees fewer customers coming to her store since Fresco closed their…

San Diego Police identify husband of murdered Guadalupe Woman as suspect

July 5, 2023 10:34 am Andrew Gillies, Christina Rodriguez

San Diego Police have identified a person of interest in the murder of a Guadalupe woman Thursday…

2-year old skater gaining momentum at Skater’s Point in Santa Barbara

July 6, 2023 7:40 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – He’s possibly one of the youngest skaters in Santa Barbara. His name is Benny Barbieri. He’s only two years old and rides his…

Lack of sunshine can lead to symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder

July 6, 2023 6:46 pm Christa Kurkjian

According to Eric Boldt, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service, said “We’re just a few days away from the all time…