Santa Barbara - South County Archives

Vision Zero Project puts focus on Cliff Drive safety

January 26, 2022 5:17 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Cliff Drive in Santa Barbara isn't known as one of Santa Barbara's safety streets. That is why the city has been making an effort to improve it. A virtual public meeting called the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project Community Workshop took place on Wednesday night. Vision Zero is nationwide strategy to eliminate traffic… Continue Reading

New vendor stalls deliveries for Santa Barbara News-Press subscribers

January 26, 2022 4:17 pm Beth Farnsworth

After multiple failed attempts to reach someone by phone, we called the Circulation department and were connected to a public message.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara police searching for man wanted in connection to weekend shooting

January 26, 2022 4:54 pm Travis Schlepp

His whereabouts are currently unclear.… Continue Reading

Cannabis Project next to Pence Vineyards is withdrawn

January 27, 2022 4:29 am Melinda Burns

Owners cite family’s 'competing business interests.'… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Jail adds 28 new COVID-19 cases

January 26, 2022 4:15 pm Cassie Amundson, Lily Dallow

Santa Barbara County Jail reported 28 inmates tested positive for COVID-19 stemming from an outbreak dating back to December.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Film Festival passes

January 26, 2022 2:03 pm Lily Dallow

The 37th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival posted it's event passes for the public… Continue Reading

CHP: Porsche freeway fire sends up black plume of smoke

January 26, 2022 2:19 pm Beth Farnsworth

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has shut down the slow lanes on the southbound side of Highway 101 along a stretch of the Gaviota Coast because of a car fire.… Continue Reading

San Marcos High School wins approval for $4.4 million fundraising plan

January 26, 2022 1:31 pm Lily Dallow

The Royal Pride Foundation (RPF) announced Wednesday that a $4.4 million dollar fundraising plan has been approved for San Marcos High School.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara firefighters put out fire at recycling center

January 26, 2022 1:14 pm Lily Dallow

Santa Barbara City Fire responded to a structure fire at Marborg Industries on north Quarantina Street around noon Wednesday.… Continue Reading

Aloha Fun Center plugging into the former Macy’s site in downtown Santa Barbara

January 26, 2022 11:56 am John Palminteri

The Aloha Fun Center is setting up in downtown Santa Barbara in a site vacated by Macy's. The business will have roller skating, laser tag and a miniature golf.… Continue Reading

Waning vaccine immunity and rising infections due to the Delta variant has prompted wealthy nations to reconsider the definition of "fully vaccinated" from coronavirus.

Santa Barbara County Health experts discuss vaccination after recovering from COVID-19

January 26, 2022 8:22 am Patricia Martellotti

Santa Barbara County: Health experts discuss vaccination after recovering from COVID-19… Continue Reading

Update: SBPD arrest five people connected to break-ins, robbery

January 25, 2022 7:34 pm Beth Farnsworth

Santa Barbara Police have arrested four men and a woman for six burglaries reported over a span of five days, from January 1 to January 5. … Continue Reading

In-N-Out Burger campaigns against human trafficking

January 25, 2022 2:21 pm Beth Farnsworth

The Irvine-based In-N-Out Burger chain is nearing the end of its January campaign in the fight to help end human trafficking. … Continue Reading

UC Santa Barbara goes back to in-person learning at end of month, vaccines also required

January 25, 2022 5:19 pm Scott Sheahen

UCSB will resume in-person learning on January 31 and is telling students to get vaccinated and boosted.… Continue Reading

Egg McMuffin deal celebrates inventor and helps the Neighborhood Clinics

January 25, 2022 12:49 pm John Palminteri

A special Egg McMuffin day remembers the inventor from Santa Barbara with a special fundraiser. Proceeds help the Neighborhood Clinics.… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s annual bill to Carpinteria has been disputed by the City Council… again

January 25, 2022 10:30 am John Palminteri

Carpinteria is one of four contract cities in the county.… Continue Reading

Rosewood Miramar owner eyeing possible political future in Los Angeles

January 25, 2022 12:05 pm John Palminteri

Rick Caruso is featured on the cover of the Montecito Journal magazine as he considers a political future in Los Angeles. Caruso owns the Miramar hotel in Montecito.… Continue Reading

Many parklets and patios could be cut back in the Santa Barbara promenade by early March

January 25, 2022 12:26 pm John Palminteri

Special markings are in place to show where cuts will have to be made in the State Street promenade. About 25 sites need to be changed to allow for better fire department access.… Continue Reading

Rescued dog safely back on land in Santa Barbara after tense moments offshore

January 25, 2022 10:13 am John Palminteri

A rescued dog from the water off Santa Barbara is safely back on land after some tense moments. The incident required help from the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol.… Continue Reading

The IRS is now accepting tax returns

January 24, 2022 5:36 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Tax season officially begins when the IRS starts to accept and process tax returns. In 2022 that day falls on January 24, two weeks earlier than last year. The extra time will allow people to account for jobless benefits and Advance Child Tax Credit payments, the Recovery Rebate Credit and charitable contributions. Now… Continue Reading

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