Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Brings Out Hundreds to Welcome 2026
Event organizer Hugh Margerum said more than 400 people attended, from visitors to locals alike.
Author: Christina McDermott
Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Is Officially Back
Update: The “rain or shine” event is still on for January 1 at Leadbetter Beach, says organizer, though public health officials warn of potential health risks associated with stormwater.
Santa Barbara County Closes Part of East Beach After Sewage Spill
The Santa Barbara County Health Department announced the closer of East Beach from ¼ mile east to ⅛ west of the Mission Creek outfall.
Santa Barbara Law Enforcement Arrests Ashlee Buzzard For First Degree Murder in Daughter Melodee’s Death
Bullet and DNA evidence lead to arrest of Vandenberg Village mother in missing girl’s killing.
Goleta to Consider Ordinance to Protect Senior Mobile Home Park
The new management at University Mobile Home Park, Harmony Communities, wants to open up the park to all ages.
Body of Missing Vandenberg Village Girl Melodee Buzzard, 9, Recovered and Mother Arrested
The girl’s body was reportedly found in Utah in early December following her October disappearance.
Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program Hits Halfway Point
Santa Barbara County’s Planning Department reports progress and roadblocks, with tenants refusing inspection.
Santa Barbara Supervisors Approve Isla Vista Housing Project After Dinner-Hour Revisions
Developers Ed St. George and Mission Isla Vista revise the controversial Sueno Road project to address parking concerns.
UCPD Investigates Attempted Sexual Assault and Robbery Near Red Barn in Isla Vista
The university police said the suspect wore a white bandana over his face and struck the victim with a metal water bottle.
Speaking With a Santa Barbara Resident Who Witnessed the Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Shyama Osborne was just five years old when she watched the December 1941 attack that launched the country into WWII.
