‘Condor Express’ Evokes Cetacean Elation in Santa Barbara Channel
Dolphin megapods, knowledgeable naturalists, and “whale checks” cure a rare case of the no-whale blues on a recent whale-watching cruise.
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Santa Barbara County Education Office Names 2025 Distinguished Mentors and Distinguished New Educators
Six top-tier new educators and mentors from Carpinteria to Orcutt are being recognized by the county for their teaching talents.
Armed Suspect Taken into Custody After Hours-Long Standoff at Old Town Goleta Apartment
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office evacuated Buena Tierra apartments on Saturday after a man armed with a knife barricaded himself in his room.
Saving California Wildlife, One Crossing at a Time
Building safe passage along the Gaviota Coast for bobcats to bears
It’s Up on the Roof for Franklin Elementary School Principal
Principal Casie Killgore set up camp on Franklin’s rooftop on Thursday evening to fulfill her promise to students.
Santa Barbara Teens Are ‘Rebooting’ Their Relationship with Screens
The “Project Reboot” camp is helping young people reduce their screen time and use social
media more mindfully.
Santa Barbara County Adopts 2030 Climate Action Plan
The 2030 Climate Action Plan includes aggressive goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but omitted contributions from the oil and gas industry.
Pacific Pride Festival Turns Santa Barbara’s Chase Palm Park into Vibrant Community Hub
The Pacific Pride Foundation’s annual event turned out another day of joy open to the entire community.
Santa Barbara Police Arrest Convicted Felon Found Trespassing on La Colina Junior High Campus, Approaching Students
Suspect Teon Tondale West, 31, was booked on felony charges of threatening a crime with intent to terrorize and possessing a weapon near a school, as well as misdemeanor charges of loitering, disrupting school activities, fighting in a public place, and annoying a victim under 18.
Santa Barbara Unified’s ‘Off and Away’ Cell Phone Policy Evolves
High schoolers start the school year by checking their phones into “cell hotels.”
