Global Studies expert on Putin’s struggle to rebuild the USSR
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – UC Santa Barbara Professor Mark Juergensmeyer may have semi-retired from teaching Sociology, Global Studies and Religious…
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Cruise ships are expected to return this month in Santa Barbara
Cruise ships are expected to return to Santa Barbara this month after a two year break during the…
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Direct Relief’s shipment of critical medical supplies arrives in Ukraine
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Staff and volunteers with Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief are busy packing a new shipment of medical supplies that is…
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Kristen Stewart wows fans at SBIFF American Riviera Award event
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The crowd went, well, fanatic as actress Kristin Stewart arrived at the Arlington Theatre Friday night for the Santa Barbara…
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Strong President’s Day weekend travel could be an indicator of the Central Coast recovery ahead
President’s Day weekend travel expected to be an indicator of a tourism recovery going in to Spring and Summer. Masks are still required in some…
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SBIFF Variety Artisans Award
Nearly a dozen artists and specialists will receive recognition at this year’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival for excellence in their…
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Pismo Beach continues parklet program, other cities looking at future of outdoor dining
Pismo Beach recently extended its parklet program for several more months, while several other Central Coast cities are looking at future plans for…
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State mask mandate rules changing but each county will decide how and when
The mask mandate in California will be relaxed on February 15, but each county will be making its own decision based on the current COVID numbers. …
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Las Positas, Modoc Road Multi-Use Path Project in final stage
A new multi-million dollar pathway separated for bicyclists, joggers and bicyclists is nearby…
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Wharf Wednesday in celebration of Stearns Wharf’s 150 birthday
Wednesday, February 2 kicked off Wharf Wednesday in celebration of Stearns Wharf’s 150th…
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B of A lot on Upper State Street is home to Santa Barbara’s newest EV charging stations
Nearly a handful of parking spots in the Bank of America lot at 3790 State Street are cordoned off with caution tape and soon, only available for…
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Driver sentenced for 2020 oil tanker crash that spilled thousands of gallons of crude into Cuyama River
Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced Monday that her office has settled two cases linked to the March 2020 Cuyama Oil…
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Socializing and traveling get second thoughts during the latest COVID surge
The COVID surge may be impacting social gatherings for the start of 2022. Restaurant owners and the travel industry have…
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Cruise ships may return to Santa Barbara after COVID shut down in 2020.
Cruise ships may return in 2022 to the Santa Barbara waterfront. Protocols to make the ships COVID safe are in place and currently trail trips are…
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Airlines again warn of potential disruption from 5G rollout
The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over the telecom companies’ plan to launch new 5G wireless service…
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Landmark Lompoc hotel gets new lease on life
The hotel was built during the 1960s construction boom in the Lompoc…
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TSA recovers loaded gun from carry-on luggage at Santa Barbara Airport
This is the first incident in 2022 in which a firearm was recovered at the…
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Hotel industry set back again by COVID impacts but sees early summer bookings
The hotel industry in California is on its heels again with COVID cancelations, but it is optimistic about the summer season following the current…
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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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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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