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Announcement By Santa Barbara County Public Health Department

Confirmed H5N1 Bird Flu in Santa Barbara Cats; No Human Cases

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.: Dec. 23, 2024) – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (SBCPHD) has confirmed two cases of

Community By Jean Yamamura

Is That an Earthquake or Another SpaceX Launch?

California and UC Berkeley team up to offer a free early earthquake warning app.

Year in Review By Josef Woodard

Josef Woodard’s 2024 in Review

Our music reviewer shares his favorite shows of the year.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann

Full Belly Files | Saying Goodbye to Stella Mare’s

Last brunch at the French restaurant closing on December 31; plus, LouBud opens; Mount Eden doc; Dan Keeling book; recent eats & drinks; and stories you may have missed.

Environment By Isabel Walker

Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing as a Threatened Species

U.S. Fish and Wildlife looks to list species and its critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act; accepting comments through March 12, 2025.

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Dance Review | ‘Mediterranean Nights’ is a Stunning Showcase of World Dance at SOhO in Santa Barbara

Award winning dancer and choreographer Alexandra King brings together multiple genres of dance and music for a colorful and heartwarming show!

Letters By Jeff Phillips, S.B.

Toot Tune

I suspect I’m not the only person who has noticed (or fallen victim to!) a guy who often lurks outside the northern Paseo Nuevo entrance on State Street.