Randy Rowse Bows Out of Santa Barbara Mayoral Race: ‘It’s Just Time’
Santa Barbara’s 51st mayor announces he will not be seeking reelection after serving one term as mayor.
Author: Nick Welsh
BCycle Gets Clean Air Grant to Expand Low-Income Santa Barbara Ridership
More bikes, docks, stations, and bilingual outreach.
Can Sharks Off Santa Barbara’s Coast Help Reduce Global Warming?
Hot waters and softening teeth make big whites friendly neighbors.
Sable Offshore Announces First Sale of Oil, Restart of Second Platform in Santa Barbara Channel
The announcement comes as the Houston oil company is scheduled to be arraigned this Wednesday in Santa Barbara Superior Court on 21 criminal charges for violating state and federal environmental law.
Luxurious Storage Spaces Take Over a Long-Forgotten Santa Barbara Gem
Canon Vaults promises intimate gatherings and meaningful connections for exclusive members.
Santa Barbara County’s Hire-Local Program Shows Lack of Local Hires
To date, the number of local employees hired has been less than it was before the supervisors voted to require union companies on large public works projects.
Santa Maria Forklift Killer Sentenced to One Year’s Probation for Manslaughter
David Ernest Baskett, 83, pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter for his role in the 2024 death of 39-year-old Tiffany Ann Peterson.
California AG Calls Trump and Sable Offshore Actions ‘BS’
Update: Chevron makes a deal to buy Sable’s oil after State Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Trump administration over “illegal” pipeline restart, saying president’s decree defies U.S. Constitution.
Why Trump’s Order to Restart Oil Production Along Santa Barbara’s Coast May Not Be the Final Word
History shows that in California, the battle over Sable Offshore is still ongoing.
Santa Barbara Seeing Unseasonably High Number of Mosquito Complaints This Winter
Heavy rains and high temps have created ideal breeding conditions for the blood-sucking bugs.
