Goleta Council Votes Unanimously for Temporary Pause on New Gun Stores
The council passed an urgency ordinance Tuesday to give city staff enough time to research rules and regulations to set a buffer between firearms retailers and preschools.
Year: 2026
Richelle’s First Round of Book Finds
As the Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale continues, our editor of this section, Richelle Boyd, was one of
Did a Member of Santa Barbara City Council Curse at Constituent on Hot Mic?
An elected official can be heard telling member of the public to “shut the f*** up” during a tense exchange on September 16.
Santa Barbara City Council Says No for Now to Automated Cameras, Will Review Policy
The City Council officially delays the implementation of any replacement for Flock cameras to allow for a more thorough public review.
ICE Agent Sprays Observer at Santa Barbara County Jail
A brief snippet of video released by one of the observers shows one of them getting sprayed without any apparent provocation.
Santa Barbara County Firefighters Burn One Acre Near UCSB Lagoon
Prescribed fire is intended to control non-native grasses and promote native plants.
Full Belly Files: My Journeys with Jack Johnson
I just wrote probably my 20th article about the world-famous, UCSB-educated musician, so here’s how that happened, with some memories along the way.
Santa Barbara County Supervisors Ban New Onshore Oil Drilling
The board’s 3-2 vote on Tuesday is the first step in the planned phaseout of all onshore oil development across the county.
The Race to Represent the Riviera: Santa Barbara City Council District 4 Election
Four candidates, with a diverse range of experience and perspectives, are running for the open District 4 seat.
Ancora Osteria Revives the Upper Village’s Al Fresco Scene
Montecito’s newest restaurant takes over the space and sensibilities of Via Vai.
