From I.V. to TV, UCSB Grad Competes on ‘King of Drag’
Chase Lounge takes on national competition in the new season of streaming show.
Year: 2026
Officials Look to Get a Handle on E-Bikes in Santa Barbara County
A roundtable was convened with community partners as Cottage ER sees steady stream of patients from e-bike accident and school district imposes new safety requirements.
Teachers Call On Santa Barbara School District to Combat Extreme Heat
After a historic heat wave, teachers say S.B. Unified needs a plan now, while the district waits for a grant funding extension for air conditioning upgrades.
Santa Barbara City Council District 6 Election: Who Will Lead the Downtown District?
There’s a crowded field in the city’s central district, where housing and the future of State Street are big factors for voters.
Bellosguardo Foundation Sues Santa Barbara County over Property Taxes
The nonprofit is demanding a $1.2 million refund, citing California’s “welfare exemption.”
Santa Barbara Unified Enrollment Continues to Decline
Preliminary data presented at Tuesday’s school board meeting shows district schools have more than 1,400 fewer students enrolled this year compared to six years ago.
Not All ‘News’ Is Good News
From “pink slime” to “AI newsrooms,” schlock masquerades as journalism.
Protecting Ecosystems and Reducing Poverty
Hundreds of millions of acres are being conserved in all parts of the world.
The Big Battle, Part Two
How Save Our City saved our city from the development of high-rise condos.
FALL-ing Into a Vibrant Season of Arts and Culture
Our annual fall arts preview brings a zesty menu of riches to choose from.
