Controversy Erupts over Use of Spring Water by Gaviota Beach
Conservationists seek to force state parks to adhere to agreements.
Author: Jean Yamamura
How Will Goleta Change Hollister in Old Town?
A meeting on Thursday asks residents to consider the street striping project and its effect on parking, bike lanes, and traffic.
UC Santa Barbara Researcher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Matthew Peterson, 42, has been put on leave and banned from campus pending the outcome of the investigation.
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.
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.
