Two Fires Break Out in Gaviota, Closing Southbound Hwy. 101 and Stopping Train Service
Update: Forward progress of both vegetation fires were stopped Tuesday evening.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Huge Protest in Santa Barbara Says ‘No’ to King Trump
About 12,000 people rallied for democracy with good cheer but some fear along Cabrillo Boulevard.
‘Get the Hell Out’: Carbajal Calls for Resignation of ‘Embarrassment’ Pete Hegseth
Congresmember Salud Carbajal of Santa Barbara told Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth he is “unfit to lead” during a heated House Armed Services budget hearing on Thursday.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Sends 32 Personnel to Los Angeles
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services asked the Sheriff’s Office on Sunday to provide mutual aid during the ongoing protests.
Direct Relief Orange Is the New Black: Amy Weaver Takes the Helm of Santa Barbara Nonprofit
The new CEO discusses her unusual route to the C-suite, catching James Taylor at the Bowl, and navigating the 76-year-old nonprofit through “whatever is coming.”
‘Choose to Reuse’ to Save a Dollar at Dune Coffee
City of Santa Barbara and coffee shop partner to offer discount to those using reusable cups.
Barney Brantingham, Former ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ and ‘Independent’ Writer, Has Died
Reporter and writer covered Santa Barbara for more than a half century.
Tamur the Amur Leopard Arrives at Santa Barbara Zoo
The zoo’s new leopard is being housed in the former enclosure of mother-daughter pair Ajax and Marta, who recently relocated to zoos in the Midwest.
Vacation Rental Study in Goleta Tells More About the Neighbors
City’s seasonal housing of 0.7 percent contrasts strongly with nearby cities and county.
Goleta City Council Gets Report on Buena Tierra’s ‘Challenging but Extremely Rewarding’ First Year
The county Housing Authority addresses concerns over evictions and security at its housing project as it prepares to break ground on two new housing developments for very low-income residents in Goleta.
