Santa Barbara County Under Red Flag Warning
The first wildfire alert of the year is set to last through Wednesday morning, and may continue into Thursday.
Recent Stories
Goleta Costco Relocates Handicapped Parking Spots
The corporation moved the blue-lined stalls as the result of a settlement, according to the Camino Real Marketplace landlord.
‘Conception’ Families Battle the U.S. for Evidence
Surviving family members have filed suit for the right to examine what remains of the batteries, chargers, and electronic equipment that may have started the fire.
Creditors to File Proofs of Claim Against ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’
Bankruptcy of Wendy McCaw’s Ampersand Publishing LLC identifies assets.
AMR Contests Awarding of $1B Ambulance Service Contract to Santa Barbara County Fire
Board of Supervisors violated state law and operated “outside of authority,” the county’s longtime emergency medical services provider contends.
Santa Barbara County Gives $4.6M to Libraries
Supervisors also vote to give Isla Vista more control over its per capita funds.
Santa Barbara County Fire Beats out AMR for Countywide Ambulance Service Contract
American Medical Response, which has held the contract for 50 years, goes down after failing to win over the Board of Supervisors.
Leaks or Seeps? Big Tar Balls Abundant on Santa Barbara Beaches
Heal the Ocean commissions a study to “fingerprint” the oil.
New COVID Vaccines Approved as Cases Rise in Santa Barbara County
The CDC recommends the new vaccines, which should be available later this week, for everyone ages 6 months and older.
Bankrupt ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Still Billing Subscribers
The defunct daily reportedly deducted $120 from an elderly Noleta woman’s bank account seven weeks after declaring bankruptcy and ending operations.
