La Cumbre Junior High Band Director Marches in Rose Parade
Charles Ortega brings his alto sax and Santa Barbara pride with him to the internationally televised New Year’s Day tradition in Pasadena.
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Trains Rolling Again Through Gaviota After Weeklong Washout Closure
Union Pacific restores rail service between Goleta and San Luis Obispo.
Leaking Liquid Nitrogen Tanker Near Lompoc Stabilized; No Hazard Confirmed
Santa Barbara County Fire Department responds to an incident at West Central and North Artesia avenues.
Inheriting the Dream: Santa Barbara Prepares for Five Days of MLK Jr. Events
Leah Weber King, the widow of Dr. King’s youngest son, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 19th annual celebration, which runs January 15-19.
Santa Barbara Motorist Dies After Medical Emergency on De la Vina Street
The 50-year-old woman was pronounced dead on the scene after she collapsed outside of her vehicle on the 2000 block of De la Vina Street on Saturday.
Storm Damage Forces Closure of Arroyo Hondo Preserve on Gaviota Coast
Heavy rainfall caused flooding, landslides, and damage to trails, access roads, parking areas, and other infrastructure within the 910-acre preserve, prompting the closure for public safety reasons, according to the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County.
With Plastic ‘Reusable’ Bags Gone, Santa Barbara Shoppers and Stores Adjust to California’s New Bag Rules
California’s revised carryout bag law, which took effect January 1, eliminates the exemption that allowed thicker plastic bags to be sold as reusable.
Storm Damage Forces Closure of Arroyo Hondo Preserve on Gaviota Coast
Heavy rainfall caused flooding, landslides, and damage to trails, access roads, parking areas, and other infrastructure within the 910-acre preserve, prompting the closure for public safety reasons, according to the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County.
Monique Limón Sworn In as California Senate Leader by Kamala Harris in Santa Barbara Ceremony
Former Vice President Harris calls Limón “a leader among so many people who deserve to be seen and heard’ at Friday’s swearing-in ceremony at Santa Barbara Junior High’s Marjorie Luke Theatre.
Santa Barbara County Named One of GoFundMe’s Most Generous Communities in 2025
This marks the first time the county has cracked the top 10 on the platform’s list.
