Update: AT&T Customers’ 9-1-1 Service Restored in Santa Barbara
[Update] Service restored after unplanned outage extended beyond City of Santa Barbara.
Recent Stories
The Unlawful Use of Power Demands a Broad Coalition
Unless our movement takes into account the so-called “silent majority” we risk deepening rifts and ultimately losing to the force and power of a right bent on authoritarian take over.
Thousands Push Back on Autocracy at No Kings Rallies in Santa Barbara County
“We are not drifting toward authoritarianism. We are there,” said Indivisible’s Myra Paige.
‘Royal Princess’ Stops by Santa Barbara
The 1,083-foot-long vessel is one of six cruise ships scheduled to anchor offshore in October.
Update: Santa Barbara County Lifts Evacuation Warnings Triggered by Major Storm
Overnight rain totals hit nearly three inches in the heights of Toro Canyon, though no damage, flooding, or debris flow has been reported yet.
Social Services Cuts Avoided for Now
The Santa Barbara supervisors pump the brakes on proposed layoffs in response to a projected budget shortfall.
Lightning Storm Lights Up Santa Barbara’s Night Skies
More than 2,000 lightning strikes were counted out in the Pacific and 272 bolts hit the ground in the county.
COVID Cases Up in Santa Barbara County as Questions Swirl over Vaccine Access
States look to ensure access to the vaccine after feds significantly restrict eligibility for the shot.
Santa Barbara’s Dos Pueblos Ranch Is Sold, Almost
The Northern Chumash Tribal Council is in contract to buy it for $62 million.
San Marcos Ranch Housing Project Clears Funding Hurdle
Millions in bond financing and tax credits will go toward building 236 affordable apartments at the former San Marcos Growers acreage.
