High Fire Season Is Upon Us
Santa Barbara County officials are advising residents to prepare for wildfire by acting early.
Recent Stories
A Warning from the Former Head of Channel Islands National Park
As budget cuts loom, the former superintendent of Channel Islands National Park, Russell Galipeau, fears the consequences will be bigger than just unclean bathrooms.
Santa Barbara Unified Names Two New Principals
Ed Gomez is taking the helm of Santa Barbara High School, while Allison Quijano has been named new head of Adams Elementary.
Protecting What Lurks Along Santa Barbara County’s Coastline
Tour of marine protected areas shows flourishing diversity; talk with fishermen shows opposition to additions.
Santa Barbara County ‘Full Steam Ahead’ in Electric Vehicle Transition Despite Federal Pushback
The U.S. Senate vote to kill California’s phaseout of gas-powered vehicles can’t curb Santa Barbara’s momentum, officials say.
‘We Are Pipes and Wrenches’: Hillary Hauser Finds New Head for Heal the Ocean
Longtime Santa Barbara activist reflects on her time leading the ocean nonprofit and says she is excited for “new energy.”
Arroyo Hondo Creek Now Fully Protected Thanks to ‘Steelhead Lookout’ Acquisition
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County expands Arroyo Hondo Preserve with its recent purchase of 80 acres of sensitive creek habitat and hillsides.
Gaviota’s Fish and Frogs Win Home Improvement Project
Coastal Ranches Conservancy settles lawsuit with state parks to restore wetland habitat in Gaviota State Park.
Carpinteria Unified School District Reaches Agreement with School Employees
The agreement, which comes after two contentious years of labor negotiations, includes a 5 percent raise, stipends, and bonuses.
Central Coast Planned Parenthood Staff Vote to Authorize Strike
Workers claim clinics are short-staffed, while management says it has bargained in good faith.
