Volunteers Remove 775 Pounds of Trash from Shores of Santa Cruz Island
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s biannual cleanup brings a team of volunteers to the largest of the Channel Islands to help conserve natural environment.
Elaine Sanders
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Polo Returns to Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club for 115th Season
The 2026 season kicks off with a win from Klentner Ranch.
Santa Barbara Peace Crane Featured on New U.S. Stamp
Sue DiCicco has connected millions of kids across the globe with messages of unity.
The Picklr Opens in Fairview Shopping Center in Goleta
The indoor facility gives pickleballers a new spot to practice and play.
Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness Celebrates New Haley Street Location
Local and state officials attend the ceremonial opening of the South County Child and Family Services Center.
Singer D4vd Allegedly Visited Santa Barbara County the Night of 14-Year-Old’s Murder
New court filings allege that David Anthony Burke disposed of evidence near Lake Cachuma after stabbing Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death at his Hollywood Hills home.
Hundreds of Thousands of By-the-Wind Sailors Float off Coast in Santa Barbara Channel
Bright-blue “Velella velella” have been washing up on beaches across the county and the state.
A New Commuter Train Is Entering Santa Barbara’s Station. Now How Do I Get There?
Here are some options for first- and last-mile transportation for commuters.
Politics of the Past, Politics of the Future
M. Gessen encourages the audience to embrace their freedom in a UCSB Arts & Lectures series talk.
Chumash Earth Day Draws Hundreds to Santa Ynez Reservation for 18th Annual Event
The community gathered at Kitiyepumu’ Park to peruse the booths of about 30 organizations, all united by a shared care for the Earth and its resources.
