Massive Clearing Project Proposed for Los Padres
Forest Service seeks controlled burns and tree thinning across 235,000 acres.
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Controversial Forest-Thinning Project Requests Public Comment
Battle lines are being drawn on a 235,000-acre project that will either reduce the fire threat to homes, increase it, or have little effect, depending on one’s point of view.
Annie Fire in Foothills Above Goleta
[Update] The Annie Fire was contained to nine acres in Los Padres National Forest and out by sundown.
Christy Lozano Attempts to Launch a ‘Pod’ School
United Boys & Girls Club backs away until its executive committee makes a decision to host the school or not.
New Federal Oil and Gas Leasing on Hold on Central Coast
Lawsuits temporarily halt leases until greater environmental review of fracking takes place, including in Santa Barbara County.
Congress Votes to Give Veterans Expanded Medical Coverage for Toxin Exposure
Passed with bi-partisan support despite Republican opposition.
Free Trolley Rides in Downtown Santa Barbara for Fiesta Friday
The equestrian parade route along Cabrillo Boulevard for El Desfile Histórico will limit parking severely.
Channel Island Sea Lions Featured on New Stamp Series
The photo was taken during work to disentangle the animals from fishing nets.
State and Anapamu Scene of Friday-Night Stabbing
A fight near a popular downtown intersection in Santa Barbara sends one person to the hospital.
Goleta Reviewing New Bike Path to Connect North and South Sides of Hwy. 101
The San Jose Creek Bike Path Project would put cyclists and pedestrians on Highway 217.
