Say So Long to Santa Barbara’s Offshore Platforms
Eight rigs to be decommissioned in next 10 Years.
Recent Stories
Public Access to Hollister Ranch Proceeds
Settlement agreement is in flux; state-mandated talks ongoing to develop a way to reach the beach in Santa Barbara County.
County Funds New Racial Equity Grant Program for Santa Barbara
Fund for Santa Barbara will administer $267,000 pool.
Coast Guard Issues New Rules in Response to ‘Conception’ Disaster
The rules require night watch monitor devices and safe handling of rechargeable batteries, among other safety upgrades.
Public Health Testing Site Expands Hours
Santa Barbara County COVID-19 testing site is by appointment but the website is out of sync.
Goleta City Hall Closes In-Person Services for COVID
Santa Barbara County case rate up 150 percent.
Santa Barbara’s Omicron Case Rate Shoots to the Sky
Hospitalizations are also increasing.
Trouble at the Santa Barbara County Jail
COVID infections are spreading among inmates, the population has increased, and a fight breaks out.
Slick Off Platform Holly Confirmed to Be a Natural Seep
Fish & Wildlife chemical analysis determined the source of oil spotted December 10.
County Fire Lands $6.44 Million Grant to Tame Tepusquet
Safety to be increased and vegetation reduced by cutting, mowing, fire, and herbivores over the next four years.
