Franklin Service Center Opens
School boardmembers, city councilmembers, and state officials gathered 4/5 to celebrate the grand opening of the Franklin Service Center.
Year: 2014
S.B. Gets High Marks for ‘Anti-Sprawl’
The Santa Barbara metropolitan area was ranked second for all small cities in terms of “anti-sprawl” by a national organization advocating for “smart growth” planning policies and was ranked fourth for cities of all sizes.
County Department Receives $2.6 Million Grant
The Department of Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (ADMHS) recently received a $2.6 million state grant, which it will put toward a crisis stabilization unit to divert mentally ill individuals from emergency rooms, a crisis residential facility where patients could spend up to 30 days, and a mobile crisis team based in Lompoc.
Film Fest Dates Announced
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has set Tuesday, January 27 - Saturday, February 7, 2015, as the dates for its 30th installment, adding a 12th day of events and screenings to mark the fest’s 30th anniversary.
UCSB Baseball Plays Hard Ball
Off to a 2-4 start in the conference, the Gauchos have a hill to climb to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Getting to Know Cool-Climate Syrah
A backyard tasting with Central Coast winemakers reveals Rhône varietal done in a savory style.
Talking Trap with A$AP Ferg
A$AP Mob’s trap lord talks clothing lines, lifestyle brands, and the resurgence in New York’s hip-hop scene.
Camp Story Contest Winners
We put out a call to readers to submit their summer camp memories, and the following three stories caught our eye.
Interview: Bonobo
The Ventura Theater hosts the British electronic artist on April 17.
Back to the Desert: Hometown Edition
Beck, Jagwar Ma cool their Coachella-scorched heels in Santa Barbara.
