National Cuts to Victims’ Services Bleed into Santa Barbara
Major reductions in federal funding for crime victim services, provided through the Victims of Crime Act, are being felt by organizations across Santa Barbara County.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Fishermen and Enviros Team Up to Remove Lobster Traps from Local Beaches
Twenty-five volunteers with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and members of the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara and Tidy Seas remove thousands of pounds’ worth of traps and debris from the coastline.
How Freaked Do Santa Barbarans Need to Be About Forever Chemicals?
While Santa Barbara may not be “in the center of the mess,” the community is “interfacing with PFAS every day,” says city water czar.
Home, Earth, and Garden 2024
How Santa Barbara protects and beautifies its patch of planet.
Meet a Cohort of Santa Barbara ‘Climate Stewards’
The Community Environmental Council now offers a nine-week certification program.
Alonzo King LINES Goes ‘Deep River’ at the Arlington in Santa Barbara
Contemporary ballet celebrates Alonzo King’s company’s 40th anniversary.
Affordable Housing for Santa Barbara Unified Teachers and Staff Is in the Pipeline
The school district has entered the preliminary stages of a housing project at the former Parma School, and also has two Goleta projects in its sights.
Development at El Capitan Canyon Resort Challenged to Protect Scenic Views Along Hwy. 101
Update: The Gaviota Coast Conservancy and the resort’s project developer are jointly requesting to postpone the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission’s hearing on April 24 following a “productive” meeting.
Santa Barbara City College Flies Pride Flag for ‘Gaypril’
The school starts a new annual tradition of celebrating Pride Month in April with community-building events.
City of Santa Barbara Aims to Become Carbon Neutral by 2035
The public is invited to share feedback on the city’s Draft Climate Action Plan by April 24.
