Homeless
Homeless Encampment Beside the Tracks Bulldozed with Little Warning
When Union Pacific cleared its private property in Santa Barbara, camp residents who were at work had no time to retrieve their belongings.
Environment
Goleta Says Goodbye to California’s Last Oil Piers
The City of Goleta and the State Lands Commission celebrate the decommissioning of Piers 421.
Public Safety
Don’t Give Thieves the Opportunity — Lock Your Car!
Santa Barbara Police Department alerts public to vehicle theft a “crime of opportunity” in new public service announcement.
Competition on Ice in Paradise
The Goleta rink hosted 103 skaters for first-ever open figure-skating competition at Ice in Paradise.
Music
Review | Indigo De Souza at UC Santa Barbara
Indie-rocker Indigo De Souza is a UCSB crowd pleaser, despite some health issues affecting performance.
Environment
Southern California Steelhead Remain Endangered
NOAA’s five-year report reveals conservation efforts have not been enough to offset threats posed by drought and wildfire for the fish.
Health
Nursing in the Trenches
Celebrate Nurses Week: Santa Barbara nurse Anna Rosen breaks down barriers by providing health care to people without homes.
Environment
Stop Talking About Climate Change and Do Something
Santa Barbara city and county are offering a framework for residents to take action against climate change and track their progress.
Community
Santa Barbara County Dedicates $2.125 Million to Develop More Childcare
Supervisors dedicate $2.125 in federal funding to Santa Barbara Foundation and United Way to increase infant and toddler care.
Science & Tech
SpaceX Launches from Vandenberg Space Base
The Thursday morning blast-off and return in Santa Barbara County were a success, following the company's ambitious and disastrous launch from Texas.
Community
Carbajal Brings $1.5 Million of Federal Funding to Gwendolyn's Playground
Funding will aid the creation of Santa Barbara’s first all-access playground at Dwight Murphy Field.
Community
Santa Barbara Central Library Reopens Main Floor
Patrons now have full access to the ground floor after months of restrictions and closures due to ongoing construction.