The Rack Is a Santa Barbara Pool Hall for All
Players of all stripes are welcome at the new downtown space.
Emily Vesper
Recent Stories
Dos Pueblos Mock Trial Claims Fifth Straight Santa Barbara County Championship
After winning the County Championship, the team will advance to compete at the State Finals in Oakland.
Keeping the Zine Scene Buzzing in Santa Barbara
Artist Dez Alaniz of honey boy press spreads the “good gospel” of creating.
Santa Barbara Gas Prices Soar as Iran Conflict Impacts Global Supply
Analysts described “unprecedented” volatility as local prices went up by more than 60 cents in a week.
Fundraiser Set Up for Santa Barbara County Fire Captain Who Suffered Stroke
The funds raised through the GoFundMe page for Captain James Mellor will support his medical costs and rehabilitation.
Santa Barbara City College Makes Plans for Remaining $13M of MacKenzie Scott Gift
The Board of Trustees did not comment on the investigation into the unauthorized use of a portion of the funding.
Adams Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Nominated as ‘LifeChanger of the Year’
Audra “Nikki” Mitchum earned recognition as a potential winner in National Life Group’s annual award.
Santa Barbara Supervisors Look to Put Pin in Ballooning Overtime Costs at Sheriff’s Office and Beyond
The board voted 4-0 to audit the county’s top five overtime-incurring departments and to increase oversight of the Sheriff’s Office, including looking into creating a new Inspector General position that would function “like a circuit breaker on a runaway system.”
Dos Pueblos Student Athlete Levels the Playing Field
High school junior Johnny Duffy collects sports gear to distribute to youth in need.
Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office Surprises Arizona Family with Gift, Donation
How a running office gag turned into a gift of goodwill for a family fighting cancer.
