Cannabis Greenhouse Catches Fire in Carpinteria
Neighbors along Foothill Avenue were startled awake Sunday morning by fire and heavy smoke; the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Recent Stories
Gustavo Arellano Honored for Distinction in Chicano Literature at UC Santa Barbara
‘I’m just a Mexican with glasses from Orange County in the dying trade of journalism. To be with literary Latino greats at least lets me know someone has read some of my work!’
Santa Barbara’s Push for Zero-Emission Vehicles Hits Harsh Reality
City and state want to go electric, but the industry hasn’t provided proper work truck alternatives.
Year of the Dragon Mural Celebrates Asian Culture in Downtown Santa Barbara
The S.B. Trust for Historic Preservation and artist DJ Javier debut a new mural for the Lunar New Year festival/exhibition on February 10.
Roy Lee, Candidate for 1st District Supervisor, Calls Out Supervisor Das Williams for Cannabis Contributions
Lee criticizes incumbent Supervisor Williams for “breaking his promise” and accepting donations from the cannabis industry.
Santa Barbara Residents Evacuate from Downtown Homes as February Storm Floods Waterways, Roads, and Airport
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County due to the major storm.
Update: Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southern Santa Barbara County
National Weather Service warns conditions will worsen through Sunday night as the threat of debris flows and flooding increases.
County Planners Breathe Sigh of Relief After State Approval of Housing Element
Santa Barbara County is first among South Coast agencies to earn the seal of “substantial compliance.”
Alejandra Gutierrez Running for Reelection to Santa Barbara City Council
Gutierrez is looking to get elected in November to a second term to represent her home Eastside District.
Carpinteria Community Blasts Bluffs Resort at Preliminary Review
Hundreds pack City Hall to speak out against proposed 99-room farmhouse resort.
