Goleta House Fire Displaces Three Aspiring Chefs from Ecuador
The trio say they are now “starting from zero in a foreign country” and hope to raise funds to rebuild their lives and careers.
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Let It Snow Leopard!
Santa Barbara Zoo keeps the spirit alive with its newest feline resident.
Solo Male Driver Killed in Rollover Crash Near Buellton
The crash occurred Monday morning off Highway 101 just south of Jonata Park Road.
UCSB Students Provide Free Tutoring to K-12 Families Through Education+
Student-run organization offers virtual sessions in English and Spanish, eliminating transportation and cost barriers.
Surf’s Up, Bacteria’s Out: Storm Runoff Sparks Ocean Health Warning
Despite the warning, not all folks waited to reenter the water — and suffered the consequences.
Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools to Face Rematch with Conservative Challenger in Bid for Reelection?
Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido is running for reelection in next June’s primary election. Christy Lozano, her challenger from 2022, has also filed papers to run.
Reading to Learn, Not Just Learning to Read
How Santa Barbara Unified is using the mCLASS screening tool to support early literacy.
Leadership Change at Santa Barbara’s Sansum Diabetes Research Institute
Dr. Andy Rhinehart is named CEO following Elizabeth Thompson’s departure.
Santa Barbara Library Offers Food-for-Fees Program Through January
Library patrons can donate nonperishable food to waive fees on lost or damaged items.
SBA to ATL No More: Delta Cancels Direct Flights Between Santa Barbara and Atlanta
Santa Barbara Airport will drop to 13 nonstop destinations in 2026.
