Diesel Spills from Squid Boat Run Aground at Santa Cruz Island
Fish & Wildlife on scene as part of Unified Command response to toxic spill in marine sanctuary.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Potential Cancer Cluster Under Investigation at Dos Pueblos High School
Santa Barbara Unified School District is conducting environmental tests and a cancer survey in response to teacher and staff concerns.
Water-Measuring Satellite Launch Delayed at Vandenberg
Moisture in engines sets new date and time for SpaceX launch. Launch successful on Friday.
Housing Element Moving Apace Through Goleta’s Alimentary Canal
The revised planning document was digested by the city’s Planning Commission and travels next to City Council.
New Ag Commissioner and Public Health Director Join Santa Barbara County
Jose Chang and Dr. Mouhanad Hammami will lead departments as of January 2023.
Mr. Carbajal Goes to Kyiv
Santa Barbara’s congressmember makes second visit to Ukraine on fact-finding mission.
Santa Barbara Creeks Running Again
Weekend rains raise reservoir water levels slightly.
No Sleep for Residents Near Santa Barbara Airport
Community gathers at Goleta council to vent on harms from aircraft operations and seek solutions.
The Planet Protectors Go Nonprofit
Sasha Ablitt expands the thin-film plastic recycle program.
Santa Barbara Channel Islands and Campus Point Marine Reserves Recognized
Two nonprofits report on successful ocean sanctuaries off the California coast.
