Whales Get Statewide Shipping Protection
Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies, a voluntary program to reduce vessel speeds that started in the Santa Barbara Channel, expands statewide.
Recent Stories
First Piece of Santa Barbara’s More Mesa Permanently Preserved
Santa Barbara County and community partners vow to protect 36 acres from mounting housing development pressures in perpetuity.
C.A.R.E.4Paws Creating Pet Refuge for Domestic Violence Victims
The temporary boarding facility in Santa Barbara County would host pets while survivors get back on their feet.
Carbajal Wants to Double Federal Student Aid
Santa Barbara’s congressmember is reintroducing legislation to double Pell grants for students with exceptional financial need.
What’s Causing Eerie Halos Around Barrels on Ocean Floor?
A recent study provides hints into their toxic contents, but UC Santa Barbara’s David Valentine is “not entirely sold that they really know what’s in the barrels.”
Sable Offshore Seeks $347M in Damages from State
Texas oil company claims the California Coastal Commission caused an “unlawful delay of, and damages to, the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline System” in Santa Barbara County.
Review | Mac DeMarco Sings His Little Heart Out at the Santa Barbara Bowl
A post-performance random run-in at Dargan’s yields a hug — and a quick interview with the Canadian musician.
Santa Barbara Charity ShelterBox Responding to Disaster in Phillippines
The organization, headquartered in Santa Barbara, is planning to support thousands of people displaced by a major earthquake and series of typhoons that struck over the past two weeks.
The Annual Green Gala Hit Different This Year
The Community Environmental Council fundraiser preached perseverance amid a hostile administration.
Derelict Boat Wrecks at Environmentally Sensitive Point Conception
A sailboat ran ashore near the Dangermond Preserve — requiring a multi-agency cleanup effort and pointing to a recurring problem.
