Lisa Plowman Named County’s New Planning and Development Director
Her appointment came with a rare 3-2 split vote from the supervisors.
Greka Found Operating Open Waste Pit Without Permit
Asphalt operation in Santa Maria ordered by EPA to sample for possible toxic migration into nearby fields ...
Regional Control in Crosshairs in State Housing Crisis
Key reform would require "objective design review" standards.
Behrens Denied Access to Memo That Helped Demote Him
Judge says district still must provide more complete accounting of job-performance issues.
Are We Out of the Drought?
With the recent rains, Lake Cachuma is now almost 60 percent full.
Supervisor Peter Adam Not Running for Third Term
He instead announced his support of early candidate Bob Nelson.
Thomas Fire Debris Trucked from Basin to Beach
A year after the 280,000-acre fire, mud and boulders continue to pour out of the hills.
The Glorious DKG Comes to Santa Barbara
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks Trump, “Leadership: In Turbulent Times,” and dead presidents.
Greka Found Operating Open Waste Pit Without Permit
Asphalt operation in Santa Maria ordered by EPA to sample for possible toxic migration into nearby fields or groundwater.
Pairing Tom’s Burgers with Kings Carey Wine
Three sliders and three grenache pours for $15 in Lompoc on February 28.
A Santa Barbara Episcopal Priest’s Stand Against Racial Injustice
A Santa Barbara Episcopal priest paid the price of standing up for social justice in the ’60s.
Sayaka Murata’s ‘Convenience Store Woman’
The author’s comic novel is imbued with a devilish sense of humor.
Santa Barbara Restaurant Week Forks Out 10 Days of Deals
Sampling three of the 32 restaurants participating February 22-March 3.
Gaucho Volleyballers Seek First National Crown
UCSB coach Rick McLaughlin and hitter Corey Chavers rise above UCLA.
Old Spanish Days Announces 2019 Fiesta Theme and Official Dates
Ellwood Trails Reopen
City of Solvang Appointments to the Planning Commission & Board of Architectural Review
Family Service Agency Appoints Trustees to Board of Directors
Mosquito and Vector Management District Board
The Center for Black Studies Research screens the series that looks at issues of race and class in Chicago’s top-performing high school
MERRAG Selects New Board Members
Grand Jury Awareness Month
New Information Regarding Live Scan Process
Coffee with a Cop — CHP in Montecito
Empowered Aging Monthly Speakers Series
Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Goleta
DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned this Wednesday
Ben Sprague Named New CEO at Earl Warren Showgrounds
Applications NOW Being Accepted for Upcoming Isla Vista Citizen’s Academy
Call to Climate Action at Community Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of Santa Barbara Oil Spill
Two Weeks Left to Apply for City of Goleta Grant Programs
Harriet Miller Youth Leadership Award Scholarship Applications Now Open Applications to Close February 7, 2019
Public Health Department Urges Caution As Wild Mushroom Appear
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Disruption vs. Civility
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Adrianne Lenker Entrances at SOhO
Singer/songwriter warmed up venue with soulful vocals.
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Granada Donors Go Behind the Scenes at Progressive Party
Valentine’s Day Love Your Theater event is a big hit.
