Mind the Birds
The California towhee is an early riser. Their metallic “tink” calls are often the first to appear in the dawn chorus.
Year: 2023
‘Make Isla Vista Brighter,’ Says CHP Ahead of Free Bike-Light Giveaway
I.V. groups use grant funding to secure bicycle safety items in hope of reducing crashes.
Public Meeting for New Roundabout at Cabrillo–Los Patos
The City of Santa Barbara holds a meeting on Wednesday on improving safety for busy East Cabrillo Boulevard and Highway 101 widening.
Santa Barbara County Teachers Saluted at Montecito Gala
The Teacher of the Year, Performing Arts Teacher of the Year, and Distinguished New Educators and Mentors were honored at a black-tie event.
City of Santa Barbara to Spend $276,000 on Audit of Cannabis and Tourism Taxes
Tourism taxes bring $30 million a year, and cannabis businesses accounted for $1.4 million in 2023.
New Dog on the Block
The Dirty Dog Wash & Goods is by Santa Barbara, for Santa Barbara.
Native Son Returns to Goleta with the Fruits of his Labor
Omar Velasco returns to farm the fruits of new life and loss with new album.
Chef Brad Wise Reflects on Rare Society’s First Year
Santa Barbara’s location is just one success story for this San Diego–based restaurateur.
Hindu-Bluegrassy Musical Border Crossing at UC Santa Barbara
Arts & Lectures hosts cross-cultural exchange on November 15 with Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia at Campbell Hall.
‘Conception’ Captain Found Guilty in Santa Barbara Dive-Boat Fire That Killed 34
Jerry Boylan has been found guilty of “seaman’s manslaughter” for his role in the deadliest maritime disaster in modern U.S. history.
