Maria Ygnacio Bike Path in Goleta Reopens
A critical section of the Maria Ygnacio Bike Path under Highway 101 has reopened after a month-long closure thanks to a new temporary bridge installed by the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department.
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Diablo Canyon Cleared to Operate Through 2045
Federal approvals would allow the nuclear power plant to continue operations for 20 years, but hinges on permission from the California legislature.
Not in My Backyard: Bureau of Land Management Hits Setback in Lawsuit to Open Central Coast to New Oil and Gas Drilling
More than 175,000 public comments were submitted in opposition to the Bureau of Land Management’s proposal to expand oil and gas development in Santa Barbara County and other areas across the state.
More Dead Birds Frighten Santa Barbara Beachgoers
Locals continue to witness an unusual number of dead and dying seabirds, such as cormorants, along the coast.
Santa Barbara Students Exposed to Trauma on School Tablets
Parents and school district are working toward stronger security measures for classroom devices.
Santa Barbara County High School Seniors Surprised with $50,000 Scholarships
Santa Barbara High’s Shelby Reyes and Carpinteria High’s David Esquivel Belmonte are named “Edison Scholars” at emotional ceremonies.
Santa Barbara Flyfishers Hosting Panel and Screening of ‘A River Runs Through It’
Ticket sales will support the club and help protect endangered steelhead trout.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Gets New Grove of Ultra-Rare Pines
The ribbon-cutting kicked off a month of centennial celebrations for the Mission Canyon institution.
‘The Farm’ Development Proposes 191 Homes on Carpinteria Bluffs
Developers of the builder’s remedy project will host a public open house on April 9, marking the first opportunity for community members to weigh in.
24/7 Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara Closes Permanently
VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital on Haley Street, one of only two 24/7 emergency pet hospitals on the South Coast, shuts its doors following construction last year.
