Conservation Groups Appeal Court-Approved Tree-Thinning Project on Pine Mountain
The Forest Service’s controversial Reyes Peak Forest Health Project meets a second round of resistance from conservation groups.
Author: Callie Fausey
Goleta Certified as Santa Barbara County’s First ‘Blue City,’ Makes Town Greener with 100 New Trees
The city was recently recognized for its commitment to healthy waterways and oceans and has also helped restore Stow Grove Park from the consequences of drought
Santa Barbara County’s LEAP Holding Diaper Drive and Fundraiser This Week
The organization formerly known as Isla Vista Youth Projects is stocking up its diaper bank and coffers for National Diaper Need Awareness Week but also looking for ongoing contributions.
UC Santa Barbara’s Broida Hall Evacuated over Potential Gas Leak
County fire finds no evidence of natural gas in or around the building, which resumed normal operations late Wednesday morning.
Two Santa Barbara Elementary Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Honors
Peabody and Hope are among 33 California schools and 353 schools nationwide recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
California Sea Otters Get Reprieve
Climate change and shark bites threaten the species with extinction.
Santa Barbara Unified State Test Scores Improve but Still Lower than Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Half of students tested at or above grade level in English, while just more than a third met or exceeded standards in math in the 2022-23 school year, according to a preliminary report.
Santa Barbara–Based ShelterBox Begins Relief Efforts in Morocco and Libya
The North African countries are still reeling from a pair of deadly natural disasters earlier this month that have destroyed entire neighborhoods.
State Awards Fund for Santa Barbara $700,000 to ‘Stop the Hate’
Other Central Coast grant recipients include the Pacific Pride Foundation, Isla Vista Youth Projects, Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center, and Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation.
22nd Anniversary of 9/11 to Be Commemorated Around Santa Barbara County
Police and fire departments will honor the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, at Monday ceremonies.
