Could Moss Landing–Like Battery Fire Happen in Goleta?
Battery chemistry and location details matter when it comes to fire; City Council to meet about new construction electrification ordinance, encouraging battery storage systems.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Female Bank Robbery Suspect Sought in Santa Barbara
Undisclosed amount of money taken in reported theft on Carpinteria Street.
Downtown Santa Barbara Org Disbands, Taxation Districts Dissolve
New Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association and Community Business Improvement District take their place.
Strongest Rainstorm of Season Heads to Santa Barbara, Triggering Evacuation Warning
Residents within and near the Lake Fire burn scar are advised to get ready to leave should an evacuation order be called ahead of a storm expected to drop between three and six inches of rain in the county’s foothills.
Tree Trimming on Upper State Brings Traffic to a Halt
City of Santa Barbara says work continues for one more day.
Battistone Foundation Puts Edgerly Apartments in Santa Barbara Up for Sale
The nonprofit is getting out of affordable senior rentals and getting into grants for housing.
Is Santa Barbara County Prepared for the Next Big Fire?
The county held a public meeting to address disaster readiness and protocols.
Ask Questions About Fire of Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig
Community video forum on Tuesday gives residents a chance to hear answers and learn how to take action.
Bridges at Refugio Creek to Be Demolished Through Gaviota
Deteriorating concrete leads to bridge replacements; the project includes naturalizing the stream bed of Refugio Creek for steelhead fish passage.
The ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ to Rise from the Grave
NewsWell from Arizona State University assumes publisher duties after donation of trademark, copyright, and digital archive from Jason Yardi.
