Asking Tough Questions About Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara
A cultural walking tour offered three perspectives on the annual “Fiesta” celebration.
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In Memoriam Maria de la Luz Renteria
1937–2024
Growing up, somehow, everywhere my family went, somebody knew my grandparents, my aunts or uncles, or one of my dozens
Eastside Santa Barbara City Council Candidate Drops Out, Setting Up Head-to-Head Race
Jett Black-Maertz cites political pressure, lack of support, in decision to end campaign.
Fight for Freedom: The Chumash Uprising of 1824
Taking a look back 200 years after the largest Indigenous revolt of the mission period.
More Lake Fire Evacuations Canceled Wednesday as Containment Reaches 42 Percent
Areas south of the fire perimeter are no longer under an evacuation order, while fire is now estimated at 38,663 acres.
Vision for Santa Barbara’s State Street Bogged Down by Details
State Street Advisory Committee members frustrated after three-year planning process.
Santa Barbara Police Search for Suspect in Hit-and-Run on Eastside
One pedestrian was injured, and police believe that the driver was involved in a prior theft on July 11.
Altercation Between Minors Leads to Stabbing on State Street
Santa Barbara Police are investigating an incident that left one victim injured on July 11.
Heat Wave Expected in Santa Barbara for Fourth of July
The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Fire Weather Watch ahead of the holiday weekend.
Santa Barbara’s Road Map to Reaching Carbon Neutrality
The 2024 Climate Action Plan lays out the city’s goals to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
