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.
Author: Jean Yamamura
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.
Well Plugging Resumes at Platform Holly
Work starts again after a pandemic pause, the State Lands Commission announced at a town hall meeting.
Of Korean Taco Trucks and Racial Equity
New Fund for Santa Barbara report makes the economic argument for equality.
COVID Hospitalizations Up Since Thanksgiving
Most Patients were unvaccinated or had underlying conditions.
What Will a Wildlife Crossing in Gaviota Look Like?
A large stakeholder group met to start the study process and will eventually address design and funding.
