Soundtrack of Lotusland
German artist Kirsten Reese brings the noise to Ganna Walska’s famed Montecito garden.
Author: Matt Kettmann
Ice Rink Dreamers Congregate
Dozens gather to celebrate donation of land for ice rink in Goleta.
Goleta Trims and Grows Project Noticing
City council votes to cut down on snail mail, expand online outreach for developments.
Striking Botanic Garden Volunteers to Meet
Members say they will use the opportunity to ‘turn over a new leaf.’
Noleta Plan Moves Forward
The Goleta Valley Community Plan — which will plot the long-term future of the area between the cities of Santa Barbara and Goleta known as Noleta — moved one step closer to reality over the weekend, as the GV Planning Advisory Committee approved a number of design concepts.
Goleta Ice Rink Skates Closer to Reality
Developer donates land as nonprofit ratchets up fundraising campaign.
Two California Condor Eggs Already Found
Researcher says endangered species could be in for a “very busy year.”
Tsunami Spotting
Saturday’s surge hits Santa Barbara without much effect but damages docks in Ventura.
Botanic Garden Gets Insurance Payout
Chubb agrees to pay $6.8 million for Jesusita Fire damage.
Ed Schneider to Leave Botanic Garden
UPDATED, TUESDAY, 3:30 p.m. Head of Santa Barbara institution departs for University of Minnesota.
