Politics
Poison Pills and Political Gridlock
Elements of Project 2025’s initiatives are riders in essential federal spending bills; Carbajal concerned about the funding delays they cause.
Environment
No Butterflies at the Butterfly Grove
The Ellwood Mesa monarch habitat is way too quiet this year.
Courts & Crime
Isla Vista Suspect Fleeing Deputies Jumps Off Bluffs and into Ocean
The 19-year-old was trapped by the tide and had to be rescued by Santa Barbara County firefighters.
Health
Blue Shield Will Drop Sansum Clinic from Medicare Advantage HMO List
Patients can change insurance plans during Medicare enrollment period through December 7; Sansum holding informational events and webinars.
Health
Covered California’s 2025 Open Health-Insurance Enrollment Is Open to Most Everyone
A record number of Californians will now have access to the highest level of financial assistance ever provided through state health-insurance marketplace.
Election 2024
Santa Barbara Women March for Harris
As across the United States, women in Santa Barbara rallied for Kamala Harris and reproductive rights.
Books
Young Santa Barbara Author Empowers Future Voters
S.B. High alum Garrett Williams publishes 'One Day, I Will Vote' for young readers.
Public Safety
Bitcoin Blackmail: Online Scammers Target Santa Barbara Residents
Text messages showing home photo and threatening to release information have yet to hack a phone, say police.
Public Safety
Two Apartments Ablaze in Old Town Goleta
Fire at two units at Michelle Apartments on Rutherford Street extinguished on Tuesday afternoon.
Community
Goleta Attempts to Empower Its People
Environmental Justice Open House inquired about resident priorities from among pollution, housing, services, food, activities, and communications.
Environment
Help Create Goleta’s First Environmental Justice Policies
City holds community open house on Wednesday at Goleta Community Center.
Books
Santa Barbara’s Iconic Chaucer’s Books Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Weeks of Festivities
The lively events and activities include creative workshops, community storytimes, a storytelling contest, and a birthday bash.
Public Safety
String of Fatal Vehicle Collisions Claim Three Lives in Santa Barbara County
Deadly crashes on 154, in Buellton, and near Lompoc occur within two days.