Teenagers with Fireworks Suspected of Starting Farren Road Fire West of Goleta
A 19-year-old was booked in Santa Barbara County jail on suspicion of starting the half-acre blaze, which triggered an evacuation warning in the area on Tuesday night.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Mountain Lion Sightings Reported in Santa Barbara
The big cats were caught on a residential security camera twice on the 800 block of Bath Street near Mission Creek.
Five Californians Exposed to Andes Hantavirus in Cruise-Ship Outbreak
State officials say five residents are known to have come into contact with the MV ‘Hondius’ or its passengers.
Dogwalker Reports Coyote Attack on Dog at Lake Los Carneros Park in Goleta
The City of Goleta alerts residents to recent incidents involving coyotes approaching people and their dogs.
Goleta Planning Commission Approves Ty Warner’s Revamp of Sandpiper Golf Course
The project includes expanding the clubhouse, redesigning the course, and restoring the antique Barnsdall Rio Grande gas station.
Candidates for California Governor to Appear in Second Debate on Tuesday
The meetup between the leading eight competitors will be broadcast live on CBS stations and on apps and streaming services like YouTube.
Asphalt Art Project Gets Underway, Bringing Splash of Color to Downtown Santa Barbara
Artists have begun painting the Zapotec-inspired public display at intersection of State and Carrillo streets.
Is Santa Barbara County Ready for Its Closeup?
The supervisors show early support for creating a county film commissioner position to attract more film and media production to the county.
Morning Commuter Train to Santa Barbara Begins Service May 4
The new Pacific Surfliner train from Ventura gives northbound commuters an alternative to highway headaches.
Goleta Takes Small Step Toward Expanding Its Borders to Include Outskirts of Town Where Thousands of Homes Are Planned
City Council votes to apply for Sphere of Influence over Glen Annie Golf Course and South Patterson tracts, which the county recently rezoned as residential.
