Energy from the Sun Doesn’t Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz
Because energy is the lifeblood of our economies, the more energy that can be produced domestically, under a country’s control, the more it provides resilience and security.
Year: 2026
Santa Barbara Gas Prices Soar as Iran Conflict Impacts Global Supply
Analysts described “unprecedented” volatility as local prices went up by more than 60 cents in a week.
Santa Barbara County Adopts Road Map to Environmental Justice
After two rounds of Planning Commission hearings, comments by the public, and multiple changes, the supervisors vote to adopt a new Environmental Justice Element.
New Behavioral Wellness Service Center Opens in Lompoc
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness will host an open house on Wednesday, March 18, from 10:00–11:00
Wendy McCaw’s Lawyers Quit ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Bankruptcy Case
Attorneys cite a “complete breakdown” in the attorney-client relationship and communications.
Poetry Connection: A Week of Civic Engagement and Celebrations of Women
Local poetry meets civic life, from a mayoral kickoff to International Women’s Day in Carpinteria.
Santa Barbara City Council, Police Deal with Fallout of ICE Enforcement
City works to reaffirm its commitment to immigrants, while community members share frustrations with the lack of response.
Review | A Memorable Valentine from Suzanne Vega
Flying with angels in a nostalgic state of mind.
Santa Barbara Food Truck Dreams Come True
Good Sam’s Farm brings ‘food to table and jobs to housing.’
Guardian Angels Drop $5 Million Donation on New Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic
Wyatt family of Montecito makes big donation to the newly named Wyatt Family Health Center, which is currently under construction on the city’s Westside.
