Cruise Ships Returning to Santa Barbara in Record Numbers Following Pandemic Pause
Critics contend the environmental impacts of the visiting ships outweigh the economic benefits.
Recent Stories
UC Santa Barbara Student Reportedly Raped in On-Campus Housing
No further details were contained in the “timely warning” sent to students four days after the September 18 incident.
California Appeals Court Blocks Feds’ Attempt to Reverse Offshore Fracking Moratorium
Santa Barbara’s Environmental Defense Center says the U.S. Department of Justice could still take the case to the Supreme Court.
The Race Is on for Goleta City Council
Two incumbents face two challengers for two seats.
Havoc at Hope School District over ‘Child Porn’
Monte Vista Elementary chases off conservative activists with questionable materials.
Heal the Ocean Removes Stranded Sailboat from Santa Barbara’s East Beach
Tropical Storm Kay’s high winds and swells combined to toss the newly purchased boat ashore.
‘Poop Water’ Floated as Solution to Santa Barbara County’s Water Woes
With some aquifers at historic lows, toilet-to-tap options were weighed during an annual groundwater report.
New Omicron Vaccine Arrives to Santa Barbara
The county placed in the ‘green’ on the CDC’s community disease scale, but COVID-19 hospitalizes dozens of residents.
Body of Missing Ventura Hiker Recovered at Gaviota
Tim Sgrignoli, 29, was found dead not far from Highway 101 following a massive, days-long search.
Californians Dodge Blackouts as Heat Wave Strains State’s Power Grid
City of Santa Barbara saves 10 percent of power at water plants; Hurricane Kay in Baja is expected to bring rain northward.
