Big Surf in the Harbor
The storm that hit us on Sunday provided opportunities for surfers to show their skills.
Year: 2024
Fewer California Workers Were Dying on the Job. Then Fentanyl Happened
Employers and unions are grappling with the opioid crisis, while the state inches toward requiring Narcan in workplaces.
Dry January or Forever Sober?
Why you don’t have to hit rock bottom to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol.
Goleta Man Killed on Christmas Eve in Vehicle-vs.-Pedestrian Collision
Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening while crossing Hollister Avenue in Old Town Goleta.
Plans for Eight-Story Apartment Building Behind Santa Barbara Mission Still Incomplete
The city still needs clarification on how close the building will be to the nearby Mission Creek, among other unresolved issues.
Nick Welsh’s 2024 Angry Poodle in Review
Our Angry Poodle columnist shares his favorite stories of the year.
Nathan Vived’s 2024 Year in Review
Copy Editor Nathan Vived shares some of his favorite stories of the year.
Death of Two House Cats in Goleta Confirmed to Be Bird Flu
Santa Barbara County Public Health warns not to feed, or consume, raw milk or meats.
Launch Hazards
Are you aware these launches are causing health problems?
‘No Way, Not Possible’: California Has a Plan for New Water Rules. Will It Save Salmon from Extinction?
Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.
