Sea Change for Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Rescues
Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife institute steps up after Peter Howorth loses his license.
Recent Stories
Police Department Phasing in Ford Explorers
New SUVs will replace the old Crown Vics.
Del Playa Horror Flick Sparks Widespread Backlash
The filmmakers defend their movie as an opportunity to discuss bullying and violence.
Refugio Oil Spill Likely Far Larger Than Projected
New information released by Plains All American shows a 40 percent jump in volume estimates.
Coast Guard Says Oil Sheen Caused By Natural Seep
Last week’s discovery prompted a scare of another spill.
Emergency Crews Investigating Large Oil Slick Off Goleta Beach
UPDATE: Beach closed; Coast Guard plans flyover and press conference.
Cosmetic Stores Get Under Skin of State Street Business Owners, City Attorney
Santa Barbara officials are beginning to crack down on the secretive locations.
What’s that Big Barge Doing off Refugio?
It’s oil-related but not connected to the spill.
Plants and Animals Are Dying for a Drink
Four years of extreme drought are taking big tolls on Santa Barbara’s living things.
RV Leads Police on Chase Through Santa Barbara Streets
The 27-year-old suspect was being investigated for domestic violence when he sped off.
