Santa Barbara County extends State water contract to 2085
Also, on Tuesday, the board postponed a decision on whether to allow temporary sales of surplus state water outside the county, pending further…
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COVID-19 daily numbers dropping in Santa Barbara County, enforcement actions released
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – With an enthusiastic report, Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Health Director Van Do-Reynoso said, “we are…
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Draughtsmen Aleworks now making wine and beer on the same site under a newly signed law
Under a newly signed law, breweries can now serve wine and beer.…
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Santa Barbara County Fair moving forward with virtual livestock auction this year
The Santa Barbara County Fair opens registration for its 2021 Livestock Auction, which will remain in a virtual format due to the COVID-19…
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Giant red stiletto off 101 near Ventura gives commuters something to ponder
Drivers leaving Ventura on the 101 and heading toward Santa Barbara are likely to notice something red and do a…
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Community fund distribution in Carpinteria will help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
A community-based fund is coming to the rescue of small businesses in Carpinteria with allocations to offset impacts from the COVID-19…
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Certain food shortages and rising costs mean reshuffling at winter Food Bank distribution sites
The weekly long lines at Food Bank of Santa Barbara County and other distribution sites is a sign of ongoing needs during the pandemic.…
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Ventura County Public Health vaccinates farmworkers in Santa Paula
Ventura County Public Health vaccinated farmers in Ventura County on Thursday morning.…
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Local farmers, growers show support for healthcare workers and first responders
Hundreds of boxes of locally grown, fresh produce were delivered to Arroyo Grande Community…
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Historic Landmarks Commission requests more community input on Ortega Park murals
The fight to save more than a dozen Chicano-themed murals in Ortega Park is ramping…
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Despite receiving significant amounts of rain last week, local farms appear to have weathered the storm
A few days after receiving several inches of rain, local farmers are still assessing the full impact of last week’s major…
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Cal Poly partners with SLCUSD to bring locally sourced food to students and families
Food insecurity is a nationwide dilemma. For San Luis Obispo Unified School District, it’s a problem they face head…
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Lompoc Unified School District rallies community support to feed families in need
The spirit of giving during the on-going COVID pandemic was boosted by the Lompoc Unified School District with a Winter Grocery Basket distribution…
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Nonprofit organizes blanket drive for Ventura County farmworker community
LULAC de Camarillo along with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department is helping keep local farm workers warm this holiday…
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Ortega Park murals under evaluation ahead of massive redesign project
Redesign plans for Ortega Park put a bullseye on part of Santa Barbara’s…
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Frontline workers share what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving
Despite a difficult year, many people still have something to be thankful…
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Goleta school district partners with Foodbank, UCSB to feed families through ‘Gobble Giveaway’
Just like lines at food drives, the COVID-19 pandemic keeps stretching…
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Bel Lavoro arts initiative providing 160,000 meals to Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
In celebration of the seasonal olive harvest, Bel Lavoro Olive Orchards is launching a new creative initiative, Artful…
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League of Women Voters takes part in “Fresh Food and Facts” event
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. People picking up bags of produce and diapers had a chance to ask questions about voting, too. It was all part of an event…
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National Farmers Day a time to remember those toiling during the pandemic
The Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market says sales are now strong after a slump during the coronavirus. (Photo: John…
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