Santa Barbara’s Omicron Case Rate Shoots to the Sky
Hospitalizations are also increasing.
Author: Jean Yamamura
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.
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.
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.
