Santa Barbara’s Psychedelic Social Club Pushes to Decriminalize Natural Hallucinogens in City
District 216 members have started a petition and talks with councilmembers to legalize the possession and use of psilocybin mushrooms and more in the city.
Author: Callie Fausey
Goleta Grandmother Juana Flores Joins Rep. Carbajal on Capitol Hill to Promote Protect Patriot Parents Act
The newly bipartisan bill would protect military parents like Flores from deportation by giving them lawful permanent status.
Music Review | Little Big Town at the Santa Barbara Bowl
A pop-country evening brings heart, soul and a “big ol’ party” to town on July 15, 2023.
Graduates from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission’s Rehab Program Celebrate Their Sobriety
Now one year sober, grads share their wins and losses along the path to recovery during a graduation ceremony in Goleta.
The Floor Is Fractions: Santa Barbara Kids Learn Math on Playground
Santa Barbara Foundation and others back a summer grant project for visual and kinesthetic playground math at Franklin School.
Who’s Taking Out the Trash in Santa Barbara’s North County?
The County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement with MarBorg for waste collection in zones 4 and 5, replacing a previous contract with Waste Management.
Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Suspect in Summerland Burglary
Santa Barbara man Halen Bretz, 30, has been booked in county jail without bail after he allegedly burglarized a residence while brandishing a knife.
Edison, Frontier Settle for $22 Million in Rey Fire Litigation
U.S. claims tree on power and communications lines sparked 32,000-acre blaze in Santa Barbara County in 2016.
CEC’s New Hub Makes a Big Buzz in Downtown Santa Barbara
Opening of the environmental nonprofit’s State Street headquarters brings city leaders, activists, and First Thursday crowds together.
CEC’s New Environmental Hub Sprouts in the Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara
CEC’s new space is a focal point and incubator for climate activism and awareness.
