California Restricts Utility Shutoffs as Dangerous Heat Ripples Across State
State regulators rejected utilities’ proposal and ordered broader protections against power shutoffs during dangerous heat.
Year: 2026
Grand, Adventure-seeking Pianist Takes the Spotlight
Respected pianist Conor Hanick, veteran Music Academy of the West faculty member, takes center stage in Samuel Adams’ Piano Concerto, at the Granada Theatre.
New UCPD Chief Appointed, Sworn in at UC Santa Barbara
UCPD Interim Chief of Police Matthew Bly has been appointed to the role permanently.
Inmate Walks Away from Minimum-Security Lompoc Prison Camp
Omar Briceno-Quijano, 35, is serving 14 years for conspiracy to deal meth and heroin.
State-Funded Study Offering Santa Barbara County Homeowners $500, Free Home Improvements
The project is designed to understand how small home improvements can impact comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency across the Central Coast.
Book Review | ‘Go-Between Girl: My Indentured Roots As Reclaimed Present’ by Andrea Gunraj
A vividly written exploration of the impact of a family history on one’s sense of self.
Full Overnight Closure of Highway 192 Near Carpinteria Set to Take Place Monday, July 27
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Travelers on Highway 192 in Carpinteria will encounter a full overnight closure Monday, July 27. This full closure
ON the Beat | Fjord-side Jazz Ventures, Opera on the Local Brain
The columnist returns to the historic Molde Jazz Festival, with ears wide open; Music Academy of the West gets operatic.
A Healthy School Year Starts with Back-to-School Vaccines
What You Need to Know: The California Department of Public Health recommends families ensure students are up to date on routine
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Affectionate Australian Shepherd mix needs a home!
