Lumina Alliance receives $600,000 grant to support violence prevention programs
The Lumina Alliance has received a $600,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand their ReDefine Parenting and other…
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High Fire Season opens in Santa Barbara County
The Ready, Set, Go safety plan is essential for anyone living in a fire prone area. High Fire Season is now…
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Full closure scheduled for Highway 1 between Lompoc and Las Cruces on Wednesday
An emergency repair project on Highway 1, one-mile north of Jalama Road, will result in the full closure of the Highway 1/101 interchange at Las…
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office releases update in 2022 Montecito murder
On Monday, the homicide investigation into the death of 96-year-old Violet Evelyn Alberts had an update and a request for the public’s…
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Ride the Cylone has one more show on Monday night at Santa Barbara High
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-For the past five weeks students have been preparing and rehearsing for Sunday’s opening of Ride the Cyclone. The student-run…
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Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara hits record breaking $925,000 grants for nonprofits
Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara hits record breaking $925,000 grants for…
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Insect Festival included grasshopper tacos
OXNARD, Calif.-Oxnard’s Insect Festival in Plaza Park on Saturday gave bug lovers a chance to look at them, buy them and even eat them. Food trucks…
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Summerfest Cluster brings Kennel Clubs to Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA, Calif.-Dog and their two-legged friends are spending the weekend competing in the Summerfest Cluster at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. All…
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Santa Barbara Unified Superintendent gives State of Our Schools address on Friday
Dr. Hilda Maldonado gave the annual State of Our Schools presentation at the Carrillo Recreation Center on…
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Santa Maria’s People’s Self-Help Housing receives $4,004,000 state grant
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that the state awarded $16 million in grants to increase homeownership among farmworkers in…
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Lompoc offers summer activities for kids and teens
The City of Lompoc is offering an array of activities this summer for young kids and…
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CycleMAYnia wraps up with ride along new Las Positas Multi-use Path
CycleMAYnia ended with a five stop bike ride on the new Los Positas Multi-use Path this week and for one Santa Barbara resident, it was a birthday…
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City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks provide Summer Recreation Guide for kids
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks issued its Summer Recreation Guide for the kids in the community. The department said it is close to 30…
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Local Butterfly Exhibit features record number of butterfly species.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s annual summer butterfly exhibit is open to the…
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Be Mindful: Florabundance embodies ‘That Flower Feeling’
There is a rainbow of colorful options when it comes to self-care, bunches of…
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Coastal Commission orders restoration of damaged creek habitat
A local landscape company taken to task by the Coastal Commission will restore extensive damage to a sensitive creek…
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History hosts butterfly exhibit now until September 4
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History opened its annual summer exhibit ‘Butterflies Alive!’ which will remain open until Sep. 4,…
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Live Auction to honor memory of late local philanthropist Leslie Ridley-Tree through designer fashion and one-of-a-kind estate pieces
Leslie Ridley-Tree was well known for sharing her wealth with the people of Santa Barbara, contributing to organizations like the Santa Barbara…
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Elks Rodeo set to begin, celebrating 80 years of Santa Maria tradition and heritage
The 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade begins today, continuing its rich legacy as Santa Maria’s longtime showcase event.…
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Vera Cruz Village seeks community help in furnishing hope
Construction of Vera Cruz Village, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) newest affordable housing project for special needs and…
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