Fewer California Workers Were Dying on the Job. Then Fentanyl Happened
Employers and unions are grappling with the opioid crisis, while the state inches toward requiring Narcan in workplaces.
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Dry January or Forever Sober?
Why you don’t have to hit rock bottom to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol.
Goleta Man Killed on Christmas Eve in Vehicle-vs.-Pedestrian Collision
Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening while crossing Hollister Avenue in Old Town Goleta.
Plans for Eight-Story Apartment Building Behind Santa Barbara Mission Still Incomplete
The city still needs clarification on how close the building will be to the nearby Mission Creek, among other unresolved issues.
Death of Two House Cats in Goleta Confirmed to Be Bird Flu
Santa Barbara County Public Health warns not to feed, or consume, raw milk or meats.
‘No Way, Not Possible’: California Has a Plan for New Water Rules. Will It Save Salmon from Extinction?
Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.
Is That an Earthquake or Another SpaceX Launch?
California and UC Berkeley team up to offer a free early earthquake warning app.
Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing as a Threatened Species
U.S. Fish and Wildlife looks to list species and its critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act; accepting comments through March 12, 2025.
Will Santa Barbara County Expand Safe Parking Program to Public and Private Lots?
Outgoing supervisor Das Williams wants the county to pay for new sites out of encampment resolution grants.
Heavy Winds Cause Power Outages, Downed Trees on Christmas Eve
Santa Barbara and Goleta were hit with a sudden weather event on Tuesday morning.
