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Santa Barbara County Moves El Niño Webinar to Livestream Due to High Demand

Santa Barbara County Moves El Niño Webinar to Livestream Due to High Demand

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura

Wednesday evening’s program includes meteorologists from the National Weather Service and updates from the county on the preparations underway for the coming storms.

Friedman Holds Big Fundraising Lead over Sneddon in Santa Barbara Mayor’s Race; Dem Council Favorites Lead Cash Dash in Districts

Friedman Holds Big Fundraising Lead over Sneddon in Santa Barbara Mayor’s Race; Dem Council Favorites Lead Cash Dash in Districts

Election 2026 By Jerry Roberts, SB Newsmakers

Six weeks before the election, new campaign reports present a picture of how candidates in each race are positioned financially to communicate with voters.

Santa Barbara Environmentalists Join ‘Hands Across the Sand’ to Oppose New Offshore Oil Drilling

Santa Barbara Environmentalists Join ‘Hands Across the Sand’ to Oppose New Offshore Oil Drilling

Environment By Ingrid Bostrom

Hundreds gather on West Beach on Saturday as part of statewide commemoration of the California Coastal Act’s 50th anniversary.

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The Billionaire Tax Could Be Defeated by Two Other Tax Measures. Here’s How

The Billionaire Tax Could Be Defeated by Two Other Tax Measures. Here’s How

Election 2026 By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters

How Airbnb Is Fighting for Its Place on California’s Coast

How Airbnb Is Fighting for Its Place on California’s Coast

Politics By Kathryn Wheeler, CalMatters

Santa Barbara Police Rule Chase Palm Park Death a Homicide

Santa Barbara Police Rule Chase Palm Park Death a Homicide

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders

Snowy Plovers Return to the Wild — with a Little Bling

Snowy Plovers Return to the Wild — with a Little Bling

Animals By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Provides Update on In-Custody Death Investigation

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Provides Update on In-Custody Death Investigation

Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

The Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative Hosts a Candidates Forum

The Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative Hosts a Candidates Forum

Arts & Entertainment By Taylor Cusimano

Newsom Clamps Down on California Data Centers as Voters Turn Against the Industry

Newsom Clamps Down on California Data Centers as Voters Turn Against the Industry

Science & Tech By Katherine Ortiz, CalMatters

Swath of Downtown Santa Barbara Goes Dark During Power Outage

Swath of Downtown Santa Barbara Goes Dark During Power Outage

Public Safety By Christina McDermott

Nearly 500 Pounds of Trash Collected from Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands

Nearly 500 Pounds of Trash Collected from Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands

Environment By Elaine Sanders

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Immigration

Judge: Immigration Agents Must Stop the Way They’re Conducting Warrantless Arrests

Judge: Immigration Agents Must Stop the Way They’re Conducting Warrantless Arrests

Immigration By Sergio Olmos and Wendy Fry, CalMatters

ICE Agent Sprays Observer at Santa Barbara County Jail

ICE Agent Sprays Observer at Santa Barbara County Jail

Public Safety By Nick Welsh

‘Justice for All’ Protests Held in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria in Wake of ICE Killings

‘Justice for All’ Protests Held in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria in Wake of ICE Killings

Politics By Ingrid Bostrom

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Energy

Santa Barbara Supes Formally Condemn Feds’ Intervention on Sable Offshore’s Behalf

Santa Barbara Supes Formally Condemn Feds’ Intervention on Sable Offshore’s Behalf

Energy By Nick Welsh

Sable Offshore Digging Up 12 Spots of Pipeline for Corrosion

Sable Offshore Digging Up 12 Spots of Pipeline for Corrosion

Energy By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara County Supervisors Ban New Onshore Oil Drilling

Santa Barbara County Supervisors Ban New Onshore Oil Drilling

Energy By Nick Welsh

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Science & Tech

Newsom Clamps Down on California Data Centers as Voters Turn Against the Industry

Newsom Clamps Down on California Data Centers as Voters Turn Against the Industry

Science & Tech By Katherine Ortiz, CalMatters

California Enacts Laws Restricting Chatbots and Banning Teens from ‘Addictive’ Social Media

California Enacts Laws Restricting Chatbots and Banning Teens from ‘Addictive’ Social Media

Science & Tech By Colin Lecher, CalMatters

Co-Founded by UC Santa Barbara Physics Professor, LUX-ZEPLINSees Surprising Result in Search for Dark Matter

Co-Founded by UC Santa Barbara Physics Professor, LUX-ZEPLINSees Surprising Result in Search for Dark Matter

Science & Tech By Sonia Fernandez, UCSB's 'The Current'

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Election 2026

Friedman Holds Big Fundraising Lead over Sneddon in Santa Barbara Mayor’s Race; Dem Council Favorites Lead Cash Dash in Districts

Friedman Holds Big Fundraising Lead over Sneddon in Santa Barbara Mayor’s Race; Dem Council Favorites Lead Cash Dash in Districts

Election 2026 By Jerry Roberts, SB Newsmakers

The Billionaire Tax Could Be Defeated by Two Other Tax Measures. Here’s How

The Billionaire Tax Could Be Defeated by Two Other Tax Measures. Here’s How

Election 2026 By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters

The Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative Hosts a Candidates Forum

The Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative Hosts a Candidates Forum

Arts & Entertainment By Taylor Cusimano

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Housing

Santa Barbara City Council Split, but Rent Stabilization Ordinance Moves Forward

Santa Barbara City Council Split, but Rent Stabilization Ordinance Moves Forward

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz

City of Santa Barbara to Loan School District $1M for Employee Housing at Former Parma School Site

City of Santa Barbara to Loan School District $1M for Employee Housing at Former Parma School Site

Housing By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Housing Authority Head Rob Fredericks Retiring

Santa Barbara Housing Authority Head Rob Fredericks Retiring

Housing By Christina McDermott

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Community

Santa Barbara County First Responders Mark 25th Anniversary of September 11

Santa Barbara County First Responders Mark 25th Anniversary of September 11

Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

Santa Barbara Zoo’s White-Handed Gibbon Gives Birth in Front of Visitors

Santa Barbara Zoo’s White-Handed Gibbon Gives Birth in Front of Visitors

Animals By Callie Fausey

CommUnify to Open New Childcare Center for Low-Income Families in Santa Maria

CommUnify to Open New Childcare Center for Low-Income Families in Santa Maria

Community By Callie Fausey

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Public Safety

Santa Barbara County Moves El Niño Webinar to Livestream Due to High Demand

Santa Barbara County Moves El Niño Webinar to Livestream Due to High Demand

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura

Swath of Downtown Santa Barbara Goes Dark During Power Outage

Swath of Downtown Santa Barbara Goes Dark During Power Outage

Public Safety By Christina McDermott

Departamento de Policía: Investigación de muerte

Departamento de Policía: Investigación de muerte

Anuncios By City of Santa Barbara

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Courts & Crime

Santa Barbara Police Rule Chase Palm Park Death a Homicide

Santa Barbara Police Rule Chase Palm Park Death a Homicide

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Provides Update on In-Custody Death Investigation

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Provides Update on In-Custody Death Investigation

Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Lompoc Councilmember Avoids Censure over Pending Criminal Charges

Lompoc Councilmember Avoids Censure over Pending Criminal Charges

Politics By Tyler Hayden

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Politics

The Billionaire Tax Could Be Defeated by Two Other Tax Measures. Here’s How

The Billionaire Tax Could Be Defeated by Two Other Tax Measures. Here’s How

Election 2026 By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters

How Airbnb Is Fighting for Its Place on California’s Coast

How Airbnb Is Fighting for Its Place on California’s Coast

Politics By Kathryn Wheeler, CalMatters

Newsom Clamps Down on California Data Centers as Voters Turn Against the Industry

Newsom Clamps Down on California Data Centers as Voters Turn Against the Industry

Science & Tech By Katherine Ortiz, CalMatters

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Environment

Santa Barbara Environmentalists Join ‘Hands Across the Sand’ to Oppose New Offshore Oil Drilling

Santa Barbara Environmentalists Join ‘Hands Across the Sand’ to Oppose New Offshore Oil Drilling

Environment By Ingrid Bostrom

Snowy Plovers Return to the Wild — with a Little Bling

Snowy Plovers Return to the Wild — with a Little Bling

Animals By Callie Fausey

Nearly 500 Pounds of Trash Collected from Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands

Nearly 500 Pounds of Trash Collected from Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands

Environment By Elaine Sanders

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Education

Westmont Soars in Latest National Rankings

Westmont Soars in Latest National Rankings

Announcement By Westmont College

Supporting Santa Barbara’s Fledging Fishermen

Supporting Santa Barbara’s Fledging Fishermen

Education By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Unified Sets Sights on Higher Achievement Targets as Preliminary Test Scores Show Continued Growth

Santa Barbara Unified Sets Sights on Higher Achievement Targets as Preliminary Test Scores Show Continued Growth

Announcement By Santa Barbara Unified School District

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Business

Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Grand Opening of Jess Conti Leather Goods with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Grand Opening of Jess Conti Leather Goods with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Announcement By Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association

Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Music Academy of the West Groundbreaking Ceremony

Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Music Academy of the West Groundbreaking Ceremony

Announcement By Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association

Famed Santa Barbara Eatery Roy Preparing to Hang Closed Sign, for Good

Famed Santa Barbara Eatery Roy Preparing to Hang Closed Sign, for Good

Business By Josef Woodard

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Health

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Receives Five-Star CMS Rating for Cleanliness

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Receives Five-Star CMS Rating for Cleanliness

Announcement By Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices

Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices

Announcement By California Department of Justice

West Nile Virus Activity at Five-Year High

West Nile Virus Activity at Five-Year High

Announcement By California Department of Public Health

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Homeless

Officials, Formerly Homeless Tenants Celebrate Opening of Patterson Point in Santa Barbara County

Officials, Formerly Homeless Tenants Celebrate Opening of Patterson Point in Santa Barbara County

Housing By Jean Yamamura

For Many of Santa Barbara’s Unhoused, Their Car Is Their Castle

For Many of Santa Barbara’s Unhoused, Their Car Is Their Castle

Homeless By Nick Welsh

Downtown Santa Barbara’s FARO Center Turns Two

Downtown Santa Barbara’s FARO Center Turns Two

Homeless By Nick Welsh

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Transportation

Ramp and Lane Closures on Highway 101 through Buellton Shift September 30

Ramp and Lane Closures on Highway 101 through Buellton Shift September 30

Announcement By Caltrans

Two Semi-Trucks and a Lexus Crash on Hwy. 101 in Montecito, Causing Complete Closure of Southbound Traffic

Two Semi-Trucks and a Lexus Crash on Hwy. 101 in Montecito, Causing Complete Closure of Southbound Traffic

Transportation By Elaine Sanders

‘Old Days’ in Los Alamos to Result in Closure of Highway 135 on September 26 and 27

‘Old Days’ in Los Alamos to Result in Closure of Highway 135 on September 26 and 27

Announcement By Caltrans

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Infrastructure

State Street Master Plan Approved by Santa Barbara City Council

State Street Master Plan Approved by Santa Barbara City Council

Infrastructure By Ryan P. Cruz

Santa Barbara’s Castillo Street ‘Drastically’ Drier Following Emergency Repairs

Santa Barbara’s Castillo Street ‘Drastically’ Drier Following Emergency Repairs

Infrastructure By Jean Yamamura

Carbajal Announces Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Barbara Airport

Carbajal Announces Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Barbara Airport

Announcement By Office of U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal

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Cannabis

Santa Barbara County Cannabis Company ‘Uplisted’ to New York Stock Exchange

Santa Barbara County Cannabis Company ‘Uplisted’ to New York Stock Exchange

Cannabis By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara Increases Cannabis Sales Tax Rate by 2 Percent

Santa Barbara Increases Cannabis Sales Tax Rate by 2 Percent

Cannabis By Ryan P. Cruz

No Time Extensions on Cannabis Odor Scrubbers in Carpinteria Greenhouses

No Time Extensions on Cannabis Odor Scrubbers in Carpinteria Greenhouses

Cannabis By Nick Welsh

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Labor

City of Solvang Workers Enter Second Week of Strike

City of Solvang Workers Enter Second Week of Strike

Labor By Christina McDermott

City of Solvang Union Members’ Strike Continues Through Weekend

City of Solvang Union Members’ Strike Continues Through Weekend

Labor By Christina McDermott

KEYT Workers Strike as Fiesta Kicks Off in Santa Barbara

KEYT Workers Strike as Fiesta Kicks Off in Santa Barbara

Labor By Christina McDermott

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