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The Good Ole Days

Just a fellow traveler who was wondering if any of the locals miss the old Santa Barbara? And by old I mean maybe 10 years ago.

A Treasured Institution

The Santa Barbara Public Library continues to be open seven days a week, staffed by an incredible team of skilled librarians who are, as always, ready and able to serve the community’s needs.

A Novel Approach for Housing

The unprecedented housing shortage and exorbitant housing costs constrain the ability of nearly every South Coast business, nonprofit organization, and government agency to attract and retain employees.

Difficult Truths About the Israel-Hamas War

As the Israel-Hamas war enters its sixth month, the suffering in Gaza’s civilian population is horrific. In ways that garner considerably less media coverage, all of Israel remains deeply traumatized as well.

Free TikTok! Save TikTok!

It’s oddly coincidental that the week lobbyists for Israel descend on Capitol Hill to demand more weapons, the House passes a bill to ban TikTok, which live streams the bombing of Gaza to a new generation shouting “Cease-fire now!”

Se Levanta El Cierre De La Playa De Goleta

(SANTA BÁRBARA, California) – El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Bárbara ha levantado el cierre del contacto con

Beach Closure Lifted For Goleta Beach

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has lifted the water contact closure for Goleta Beach. Water

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