Historic spot in Santa Barbara gets new trees
New palm trees have gone in to fill in the historic median on State Street at Los Olivos St. The Jelly Palms are in an area with trees as old as…
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Benefits of donating and selling unwanted clothes to second-hand shops exceeds expectations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – If you’re doing some spring cleaning, donating or selling unwanted items to a second-hand shop can make more of a difference…
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Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation hits the right note with community outreach and environmental efforts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -The Santa Barbara Bowl concert season starts next month, but its outreach efforts to help the arts in the community is year…
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Restored vessel with deep coastal exploration history stops in Santa Barbara for tours
The historic Western Flyer is docked in Santa Barbara for tours. It was used in the 1040’s for a John Steinbeck ecological journey to the Sea of…
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Scrubbing equipment will be required for cannabis growers to reduce odors after years of complaints
Cannabis growers expected to have requirements to reduce odors. Carpinteria Valley residents are primarily…
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A rise in marine mammal deaths linked to domoic acid in the waters off some areas of Southern California
Deceased common dolphins are being reported along the Central Coast. The deaths may be linked to a domoic acid outbreak in the…
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Rare blood moon phenomenon wows viewers around the country Thursday night
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. – Several News Channel viewers witnessed the rare blood moon phenomenon Thursday night, seeing the sky lit up in red.…
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Momentum against Texas oil company builds as “Seinfeld” and “Veep” star Julia Louis Dreyfus and Jane Fonda slam Sable
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—An impassioned Julia Louis-Dreyfus took to the stage at the Environmental Defense Center Thursday to express her anger with…
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Storm surge comes and goes quickly without major impacts but mixed conditions linger on
A night of rain created a small pond near the construction zone by the Santa Barbara Cemetery. No major flooding was reported along area…
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Ahead of more rain and runoff, volunteers clean up trash by Santa Barbara area beaches
Tidy Seas has led the way to clean up creeks and beaches, especially prior to storms. The latest effort was east of Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara…
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Texas oil company’s plan to restart production on Gaviota Coast faces scrutiny from federal lawmakers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A Texas oil company’s plan to restart oil production on the Gaviota Coast is under scrutiny from federal lawmakers. On…
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Clear Waters, Bright Future: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s mission
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Protecting our water starts with understanding what’s in it. That’s exactly what interns with the Goleta Water Quality…
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Lobster Season Ends: Traps Collected as Groups Retrieve Stranded Gear in Santa Barbara
Lobster traps are coming in to signify the end of the season. This truckload is in the Santa Barbara…
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Light rain passes through in front of a Stronger Weather System on the way
Additional sand is being built up along the Santa Barbara coast during a wet weather week. This year, erosion has not been a major…
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Congressman Carbajal and Senator Schiff issue letter asking for more public hearings and state oversight of plans to restart local oil production
WASHINGTON D.C.– On Monday, Central Coast Congressman Salud Carbajal and California Senator Adam Schiff announced a joint letter to Governor Newsom…
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Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Draws Thousands of Enthusiasts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The 77th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show attracted orchid growers and enthusiasts from across the region. Thousands…
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March is Mermaid Month at the Ventura Harbor
VENTURA, Calif. – March is Mermaid Month in the Ventura Harbor, and many children attended and dressed up as mermaids to take part in its opening…
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Butterfly Crisis: U.S. and Central Coast Populations Plummet
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Butterfly populations across the United States are declining, a trend reflected in the Western monarch butterfly…
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Recreational vehicle manufacturer settles after improperly disposed propane tank caused evacuation at Oxnard recycling center
OXNARD, Calif. – ModVans Inc., a recreational vehicle manufacturer with an Oxnard facility, has agreed to a $22,562 settlement after an improperly…
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Santa Barbara County to Study Overcrowding, Fire Risks on Hot Springs Trail
There will be a six month study of the safety issues on the Hot Springs Trail in Montecito. Citizens and fire officials are concerned about emergency…
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