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Opinion By Oksana Yakushko | Sun Feb 27, 2022 | 1:09pm

Terror in Ukraine

Ukrainians are being informed that biological and chemical weapons are on the table for the Russian military. And today we woke up with Putin’s evocation of his nuclear “readiness.”

My Life By Polly Sumner | Sun Feb 27, 2022 | 9:24am

Enduring Long COVID

A Santa Barbara runner reflects on 100 days of dealing with the Delta strain.

Announcement By State of California Department of Justice | Fri Feb 25, 2022 | 4:18pm

Following the Invasion of Ukraine, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians Against Fraudulent Charitable Solicitations

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Bonta today warned Californians of fraudulent charitable solicitations that may claim to help the victims of

Letters By Chuck Lepkowsky, Solvang | Fri Feb 25, 2022 | 3:27pm

Protest PG&E Rate Hikes

PG&E has sent out an email to customers announcing its intention to raise rates.

Announcement By Santa Barbara Yacht Club | Fri Feb 25, 2022 | 1:58pm

Santa Barbara Yacht Club Turns 150 and Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony

Blessing of the Fleet What: This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club (and Stearns Wharf). The Santa Barbara

Announcement By Santa Barbara County Public Health Department | Fri Feb 25, 2022 | 1:29pm

Public Health Officials Urge Vaccinations for Preteens

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Preventing diseases that can spread in our communities is the foundation of public health. Next week,

Opinion By Oksana Yakushko | Fri Feb 25, 2022 | 11:21am

#StandWithUkraine

Standing by while one nation wages a brutal, murderous war against another nation — wishing Ukrainians well, preparing for attacks on NATO territories — is not enough.