Community
Vigil for Palestine at UC Santa Barbara
Students for Justice in Palestine organized a night of poetry and prayer at UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday evening.
Environment
Sheep to Save the Day at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
From September 26 to November 6, more than 200 sheep will find a home grazing in the San Marcos Foothills as part of an annual native grassland restoration effort.
All Booked
All Booked | Soapboxing for Sci-Fi
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Science & Tech
UC Santa Barbara’s Materials Research Laboratory Awarded $18 Million over Six Years
Grant funding will go toward sustaining the laboratory’s facilities and resources as well as supporting the scientists and engineers chosen to work in the upcoming cycle.
Public Safety
High Fire Season Arrives in Santa Barbara County
The increased fire risk has fire agencies increasing resources and mitigation efforts; chiefs and public officials call on the public for responsible actions.
Environment
Santa Barbara Land Trust Invites Community to 'Discover Outside' This Summer
The outdoor program runs June 1-11, reaching from Lompoc to Carpinteria, and has a wide range of free activities.
Courts & Crime
Supreme Court Upholds California’s Prop. 12
The 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court protects the state’s right to dictate what goods are sold.
Community
S.B. County Congratulates ‘Doomis’ on Retirement
The K-9 package inspector is settling down after seven years of faithful service to the county of Santa Barbara.
Out with the New, In with the Old: Vintage Shopping in Santa Barbara
Find your next favorite piece at these Santa Barbara vintage and antique shops.
Animals
Farewell, Friends: 86 Turtles Relocated from Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
The 'red-eared sliders' are an invasive species, disrupting the environment of the pond.
Outdoors
Small Trees, Big Rewards: Bonsai at Lotusland
The Santa Barbara Bonsai Club and Lotusland create a bonsai display in the Japanese Garden.
Courts & Crime
E-Cigarette Maker JUUL Pays $462 Million in Multistate Settlement
Seven-state lawsuit accused the vape manufacturer JUUL of targeting youths in promos.
Public Safety
UCSB Student Dies from Apparent Fentanyl Overdose During Deltopia Weekend
Third-year physics major Jude Quirinale, 21, died last week after being admitted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Education
UC Proposes Guaranteed Admission to Qualified City College Students
Transfer students not admitted to their campus of choice would still be promised a spot at UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced, or UC Riverside.
Transportation
West Meets East Along New Santa Barbara Bike Routes
Westside Community Paseos Project will provide walking and biking connections from the Westside to downtown, Eastside, schools, and parks.
Housing
County Housing Authority Receives $1.1 Million for Foster Youth Program
Homes and services are part of the federal Foster Youth to Independence program in Santa Barbara.
Community
Water Bill Assistance Available Through CommUnify
New program provides up to $2,000 to low-income households to meet past-due payments.