Santa Barbara County Ag Revenues Almost Hit $2 Billion Ceiling
But the County Agricultural Commissioner’s crop report doesn’t include any cannabis revenues.
Year: 2022
Spotlight on New Work From Santa Barbara County Writers
A peek into poetry and picture books from local authors Dan Gerber, Ann Lewin-Benham, Janet Lucy, and Diana Raab.
In Memoriam | Owen Bailey: 1968-2022
Executive director of the Environmental Defense Center for nine years, Owen Bailey had an exceptional ability to deliver a message and rally people to a cause.
Monarch Butterflies Put on ‘Red List’ of Endangered Species
A popular roost for iconic butterfly, Santa Barbara County has seen monarch population plummet over last decade.
Clay Studio Director Steps Aside After Employees Raise Concerns
The executive director of the studio has taken a sabbatical to allow time for an investigation into the employee grievances.
Why Marriage Equality Matters
Undoing our marriages — dissolving our legal contracts — would, to put it mildly, be unraveling yet another civil right granted by the Constitution’s privacy clause.
Say No to SoMo
The 121 East Mason project, in its current form, must not be approved.
UC Santa Barbara Gets High Marks in Global Ranking
The university ranked fifth in communication and ninth for electrical and computer engineering.
Defense Team Rests Their Case for Dungan Triple-Murder Trial
Retired CHP officer refutes testimony made by the defense’s expert witness.
Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone Project Draws Public Criticism, but Moves Forward
SOMOfunk, the 155-residential-unit mixed-use development, starts a lengthy city review process.
