Santa Barbara Unified Kicks Off School Year at Arlington Theatre
Friday’s two-hour event marked the official start of the 2025-26 school year for SBUSD employees ahead of students’ return on Wednesday.
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Coastal Commission Unanimously Rejects SpaceX Launch Expansion at Vandenberg
Despite environmental and regulatory concerns were cited at Thursday’s hearing, Space Force is expected to proceed with the plan to double the number of rocket launches from its Santa Barbara County base.
Santa Ynez Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
Christopher Stewart, 36, died after crashing into a tree on Sunday evening.
Cenfire’s Silicon Switch Takes on ‘Vampire Power’
The Goleta startup says its rice-sized relay has big potential for reducing energy waste.
Santa Barbara Reading Coalition Gains Fiscal Sponsorship, Announces Literacy Event Series
Coalition leaders say the financial support from the Santa Barbara Foundation will strengthen their push for improved literacy in local public schools.
Review | Turning a Massive Crowd into a Village
Three days of Dead & Company in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park felt like the closest thing to Woodstock I’ll ever get.
Closing Arguments Wrap in Stearns Wharf Shooting Trial
A Santa Barbara jury has begun deliberations, and a verdict could come as soon as Monday.
Last Witnesses Called in Stearns Wharf Murder Trial
Former Westside gang member testifies against the accused shooter as a firearms expert challenges state’s evidence ahead of closing arguments in third week of trial.
Semi-Truck Overturns on Highway 101 Near Nojoqui Summit
Thursday crash injures driver and closes northbound lane of traffic south of Buellton.
Second Former Co-Defendant Testifies Against Accused Shooter in Stearns Wharf Murder Trial
Taking the witness stand Wednesday in Santa Barbara court, Christopher Miranda detailed the night of the 2022 killing, including a tense car ride and a post-shooting conversation with defendant.
