Carbajal Comments on Government Funding Impasse, Narrowly Averted
The Central Coast has $14 million in projects that depend on the federal government being operational.
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Jean Yamamura’s 2024 in Review | Thank You to Our Voices Writers
A handful of thoughtful writings from the past year.
California Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency over Bird Flu from Dairy Cows
No human cases have been reported in Santa Barbara County, and “the risk to the general public remains low,” says County Public Health Officer Henning Ansorg.
Santa Barbara County Approves $1M to Fight Lawsuit Filed by Fired Landfill Recycler
Mustang, the former operator at Tajiguas Landfill’s ReSource Center, claims the county employees deliberately set it up to fail; the county has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in federal court.
Goleta Council Bids Farewell to Kyle Richards as It Certifies November Election Results
Residents voted emphatically for Mayor Paula Perotte, Councilmember Stuart Kasdin, council newcomer Jennifer Smith, and Measure G, which protects large agricultural parcels from development.
California Offers $31 Million Toward E-Bikes
Pedaled e-bikes, cargo bikes, and adaptive bikes can be purchased through $1,750 voucher program.
Chinese Citizen Arrested for Allegedly Flying Drone over and Photographing Vandenberg Space Force Base
Bay Area resident Yinpiao Zhou, 39, charged with illegally recording launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying a spy satellite for the U.S. government.
Santa Barbara’s MOS Equipment Donates Faraday Tent to Sheriff’s Office
Lieutenant Juan Camarena, on hand to accept the donation, said they had collected 320 cell phones as evidence this year alone.
Santa Barbara County to Allow Camping, Special Events on Some Ag Land
Despite “tremendous potential for conflict,” the Board of Supervisors approves a new Agriculture Enterprise Ordinance to give farmers and ranchers new business opportunities.
Goleta Approves $250,000 to Invest in Childcare Improvements
The money will go toward improving nonprofit childcare operations, starting and expanding employer childcare facilities, and recruiting new childcare providers.
