Santa Barbara Symphony Youth Ensembles To Celebrate With Free Spring Concert
Three ensembles are performing at the Lobero on May 24.
Year: 2026
Author Edward Giron Brings ‘Gwen the Racehorse’ to Life at Chaucer’s Books
Chaucer’s Books is hosting the author for a book signing and reading on May 24.
Medi-Cal Shakeup Looms
CenCal CEO Marina Owen heads to Sacramento to share her thoughts on Newsom’s revised budget plan and its impact on the Central Coast’s 38,000 “Unsatisfactory Immigration Status” patients.
Santa Barbara County Schools Race to Cool Down Hot Classrooms Before State Grant Program Sunsets
A coalition is pushing state lawmakers to extend CalSHAPE, reopen applications, and ensure funds for HVAC upgrades reach the schools they were intended for.
Erin Brings Fin-tastic Energy to The Indy Awards
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person at our Indy Awards — the results will be out in
County Clerk, Recorder, Assessor: Time for a Change
Melinda Greene has a distinguished career at the county and is widely admired for her dedication, honesty, and commitment to the people of this county.
Full Belly Files: Santa Barbara’s Chocolate Farm Is Working
Twenty-Four Blackbirds founder Michael Orlando is successfully growing cacao, but looking for help to ramp up the project; plus, stories you may have missed.
Santa Barbara County Has One of the State’s Highest Arrest Rates
Juvenile arrest rate is fourth highest in California.
Fire Engulfs Nearly One-Third of Santa Rosa Island
The “human-caused” fire destroys and threatens historic buildings and endangered plant species found nowhere else in the world.
Santa Barbara High’s Improbable Postseason Run Continues After 12-5 Victory over Paramount
The Dons will play at Kaiser of Fontana on Friday.
