A Reprieve for Santa Barbara’s Homelessness Strategy, but the Fight Over “Housing First” Isn’t Over
The Trump-Vance administration’s cruel plan to instantly cure homelessness by taking away homes has hit a major speed bump.
Year: 2026
California Pulled the Plug on New School Air Conditioners, Leaving $200 Million Unspent
A program that promised schools upgraded AC systems was cut short in 2024, leaving hundreds of districts with broken systems and no money to fix them.
Take Me to Church … at the Mid-State Fair
Big names — including Eric Church — meet down-home vibes in Paso Robles.
Still Young, Plenty Giant
Young the Giant brings ‘Victory Garden’ and a career’s worth of favorites to the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Valerie Rachelle Named as New PCPA Artistic Director
Valerie Rachelle has been announced as the new Artistic Director and Dean of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA). We’re pleased
Intermittent U.S. 101 Shoulder and Ramp Closures at State Street On-Ramp in Santa Barbara Set to Begin Monday, July 27
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Travelers on US 101 in Santa Barbara will encounter intermittent shoulder and onramp closures at State Street
Endangered Sunflower Stars Return to Sea Center
SANTA BARBARA, CA—The Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is the new home of two 18-armed, tube-footed, pale purple urchin eaters.
Local Community, Including Safelife Health Services, Supports Santa Maria Westside Little League 11U All-Stars
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (July 2026) – As the Santa Maria Westside Little League 11U All-Stars prepare to compete in the
A Call for Compassion
Threats are not animal advocacy. They do not honor the dog, support the grieving family, or create change.
Conditional Love
There is much to admire about the current proposal for Fairview Gardens, but not all feel unconditional love for every part of it.
