Goleta Takes UCSB to Court over Housing Inadequacies
Three years of talks end in a lawsuit to enforce the Long Range Development Plan settlement agreement.
Recent Stories
New Owner to Buy Ellwood Cooper Ranch Portion
Goleta historian concerned ‘Ellwood Queen’ tree is unprotected from the ax.
Carbajal Says Public Transit Upgrades Coming
Congressmember Salud Carbajal says Santa Barbara County to get $90 million for infrastructure and believes Biden’s Build Back Better bill is still on the table.
Mild Rains Expected as Storm Approaches Santa Barbara
Heaviest rain expected Wednesday night into Thursday, and snow may dust mountaintops by Christmas Eve.
Goleta Historian Worries over Fate of the ‘Ellwood Queen’
Rumors are afloat that the Ellwood Cooper ranch is being sold, and concern grows for its towering, 134-year-old lemon-scented gum tree.
Omicron Picking Up Speed
As the variant’s spread in the U.S. increases rapidly, Santa Barbara County officials warn of coming impact on health care.
Supervisors Red Tag Santa Barbara Ranch Development
Developers failed to restore creek in Gaviota or work diligently toward that goal.
Rain Soaks Santa Barbara County
Reservoirs up slightly, while no damage was reported in Alisal Fire footprint.
Oil Slick Near Holly Likely from Natural Seepage
Social media image triggers investigation into rainbow sheen offshore.
Rainfall Prompts Evacuation Order for Alisal Fire Burn Scar
Foothills and mountains of Santa Barbara County could get 3-6 inches of rain.
