Santa Barbara Zoo’s Beloved Masai Giraffe, Michael, Dies at Age 16
Michael was considered the ‘most genetically valuable’ male of his species by the American Zoo & Aquarium Association.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara’s Housing Element: A Delicate Balance
As the state’s February 15 deadline passes, planners are scrambling to complete plans for thousands of housing units from 2023-2031.
Is It Time for Santa Barbara to Reckon with Its Cannabis Ordinance?
After two recent appeals, members of the California Coastal Commission say the county may need to rethink how it handles cannabis.
Westmont Students Stage Walkout During Event with Anti-Abortion Speaker
About 150 students walked out of a mandatory chapel lecture featuring Live Action founder Lila Rose.
Santa Barbara’s Three-Year Water Supply ‘Much Better’ Due to Recent Rains
City officials release a report on water supply management showing “dramatic improvement” from 2022 to 2023.
Santa Barbara County Lays Bare How It Hopes to Meet State Housing Quota
The county considers rezoning Magnolia Shopping Center for future housing in its latest Housing Element draft, which was just released for public review.
Habitat for Humanity Introduces Pilot Program for Low-Income Homeowner Repairs
The City of Santa Barbara will approve $50,000 toward home repairs and accessibility modifications for homeowners in need.
Santa Barbara Education Foundation and KTYD Hold Keep the Beat Instrument Drive
Musical instruments and financial donations will go toward local school music programs.
City of Santa Barbara Updates Deal with Tesla for Renewable Energy Storage
The city renegotiated to assign 90 percent of an upcoming $1 million federal tax credit to Tesla due to increased costs.
Two Anti-Semitic Incidents Centered Near UCSB Campus Leave Community Shocked
Santa Barbara’s Jewish community responds to reports of hateful flyers distributed in Isla Vista and statements written on a campus chalkboard.
