County Health Honors Animal Services Director Sarah Aguilar
(SANTA BARBARA, CA.) – The County of Santa Barbara Health Department proudly recognizes Sarah Aguilar, CAWA, CACO, Director of the
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Recent Stories
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $157,500 Grant to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department for New Emergency Response Equipment
County of Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Fire has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic
Stop Hauling Our Coastline Away
The ecological benefits of restoring coarse sediment to the beach are profound. Kelp forests depend on rocky and cobbled seabeds for holdfasts.
California Is Banning Masks for Federal Agents. Here’s Why It Could Lose in Court
The Trump administration is suing to block a new California law that would ban federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks on duty. It was shaped by concerns over masked immigration agents in Los Angeles.
Good Wishes?
All citizens should wish good health for an American President.
California’s Minimum Wage Is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour
California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.
Santa Barbara Renters Need the ‘Full Picture’ on Stabilization
We shouldn’t have to choose between displacement today and decay tomorrow.
Poetry Connection | Year in Review, Resolutions, and Your Writing Goals
Looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026.
Good Government
A unique blend of salty old folks and energetic, bright new talent populated the Office of the County Auditor-Controller.
State Street Ballet and the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra Perform an Out-of-This-World ‘Nutcracker’
Four sold-out performances filled the beautiful Granada Theatre December 19-21.
