Creativity Takes Root at Jalama Canyon Ranch: 2027 Artist-in-Residence Open Call
Artists across disciplines invited to explore the intersection of creativity, ecology, and regenerative agriculture on California’s Central Coast Santa Barbara
Year: 2026
Man Allegedly Crushes Occupied Car with Tractor During Argument in Santa Maria
Levi Gaze of Paso Robles arrested, and woman survives altercation.
The Bottleneck Advantage
The current closure of State Street unfairly created a commercial advantage for a select few businesses at the “entry gate,” or road block of downtown, while cutting off access to the rest of the corridor.
Run Down by an E-Bike
I was walking across Olive Street when out of nowhere came a fast e-bike and all I heard was “oh no.”
Erin Graffy Strolling Chorus Launches August 5 at Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Free public performances include stops at Paseo Nuevo, De La Guerra Plaza, and Santa Barbara Historical Museum.
Musing on the Work of Jami Joelle Nielsen
The late, influential artist gets a retrospective show at CAW August 6-16.
Balance of Apoplexy with Reason
The Angry Poodle shared his satirical wisdom about Santa Barbara’s e-bike debate, and I appreciate his refreshingly balanced perspective.
Surf the Log
Does your opinion writer Lorissa Rinehart who wrote “Saving Sandy’s Coast” realize the car she drives uses oil?
Fiesta Week Kicks Off With La Recepcion del Presidente
An Old Spanish Days tradition filled the beautiful garden patio of the historic Santa Barbara Club for La Recepción del
City of Lompoc Hosting 2026 School Year Backpack Giveaway for Local Students
LOMPOC, CA, August 3, 2026 – The city of Lompoc is excited to announce its Backpack Giveaway for the 2026-2027
