Warmies
Have you discovered the plush, lavender-infused, weighted, microwaveable stuffed animals created 30 years ago to promote calm and tranquility in everyone from children on up to seniors?
Year: 2026
State Street’s Interim
After six years, a gaggle of consultants, and long committee meetings to decide the future of our main street, the results are in. We have discovered what doesn’t work.
Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud Carbajal Votes Against Military Aid to Israel
Failed House spending bill would have stripped $3.3 billion in offensive military assistance to Israel.
California AG Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration over Onshore Wind Projects
Projects nationwide are “frozen” while the Department of Defense conducts “further agency coordination,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta.
‘No Choice’: Rehearing on Sable’s Air Pollution Produces Same Result
After environmental groups requested a rehearing for the Air Pollution Control District’s approval of a pollution waiver for oil company Sable offshore, the county reapproved the company’s pollution waiver.
Taylor Farms Shredded Lettuce Served at Some Taco Bells Linked to Parasite Causing Explosive Diarrhea
California is not currently among the states experiencing an increase of cyclosporiasis cases. Santa Barbara County Public Health says it continues to “closely track the situation.”
Goldenvoice Debuts Ocean Way Festival at Santa Monica Beach
A new two-day festival brings large-scale live music to one of California’s most iconic coastlines.
Review | Dudley Cooks Up Beautiful Confusion
Dudley’s bandmates returned to Santa Barbara to craft their fourth album, “Beautiful Confusion,” after 30 years.
Review | Ready for Their Close-Ups
“Rose of Nevada,” from genuine auteur Mark Jenkins, gives an alluring artistic sheen to the supernatural thriller genre.
Early Abstract Works by Chris Potter on View for One Night Only
“Beyond the Landscape” at Santa Barbara’s Art & Soul gallery on July 21.
