Jump in COVID Cases Puts Santa Barbara County New Openings in Peril
Outbreaks in Isla Vista push totals higher, but Santa Maria and Lompoc contribute, too.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Sheriff-Coroner Identifies Man Killed by Amtrak Train on West Montecito Street
Byron Keith, a 56-year-old transient man from the Santa Barbara area, was struck and killed last week.
Four Accidents Shut Down Southbound 101 in Santa Barbara County
Injuries were minor, and no one was taken to the hospital.
Yes on Proposition 25
Santa Barbara County is part of the pretrial pilot project, which means we have already successfully demonstrated the improvements that a Yes vote on Prop. 25 will put in place for the rest of our state.
Vote for Michelle de Werd
If elected, my top priorities are to raise the urgency for school safety, focus on reversing the downward trend in reading, writing, and math proficiency, and seek greater transparency and fiscal responsibility.
The Madness of King Donald
The so-called presidential debate could have been more accurately billed as a new PDA designation, a public display of abuse.
Million-Dollar Lawsuit Between Cannabis Investor and Farmer
San Luis Obispo County grower and dispensary owner Helios Dayspring accused of misspending William Szymczak’s money.
No Night Watch Doomed the ‘Conception’
National Transportation Safety Board final review lays blame on lax procedures, but does not determine source of fire that killed 34 people on Labor Day 2019.
Solar a Challenge for Schools
Schools have never been able to enjoy the tax benefits that private sector and residential customers enjoy.
For the Birds
Santa Barbara Audubon works each day to raise local awareness about bird behaviors (such as nesting, breeding, feeding, fledging, and migrating) and time-sensitive bird issues.
