What’s that Big Barge Doing off Refugio?
It’s oil-related but not connected to the spill.
Recent Stories
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.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Chumash
Citing a lack of jurisdiction and sovereignty laws, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Santa Ynez Valley residents against the Chumash over the tribe’s proposed casino expansion.
Investigators Say Cody West Was Killed In Freak Accident
The 22-year-old was found pinned under his car in a drainage canal.
Homeowners Sue Plains All American Pipeline for Refugio Oil Spill
Class action complaint looks to represent coastal residents between Pt. Conception and southern San Diego County.
UCSB Prof Predicted Where Refugio Oil Would Spread
Computer models accurately show the crude hitting deep water and heading south.
Famed Film Composer James Horner Feared Dead in Plane Crash
UPDATE: Horner’s assistant has confirmed that he perished in the Monday morning accident.
Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Near Cuyama
The single-engine plane went down at around 9:30 a.m.
Refugio Oil Spill: The 80,000-Gallon Question
As the ocean cleanup winds down, land crews at ground zero continue to dig.
