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.”
Author: Callie Fausey
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.
Bomb Threat at UC Santa Barbara a False Alarm
The message was sent out accidentally Tuesday afternoon during maintenance on the campus’s alert system, a UCSB spokesperson said.
Coastal Cleanup Day Sees Thousands of Pounds of Trash Hauled Off Santa Barbara Beaches, Creeks, and Parks
Volunteers collect more than 3,600 pounds of trash and uncover hidden treasures along the county’s coastline.
Santa Barbara Emergency Animal Clinic Shuts Its Doors (For Now)
Animal clinics in Santa Barbara face higher workloads while the 24-hour animal ER on Haley Street remains closed.
Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association Holding Annual Sips and Ships Fundraiser
Proceeds from the 21+ event will help keep the youth sailing program affordable for families.
