SLOPOKE: Fine Art of the West
The annual SLOPOKE Western Art Fair goes on outdoors in Solvang this September 25-27
Year: 2020
Santa Barbara’s Newest Bar: Venus in Furs
Pandemic be damned, as the Good Lion and Barbareño teams open a wine bar on East Cota Street.
‘Whale Safe’ Unleashed to Protect Cetaceans from Ship Collisions
Benioff Ocean Initiative at UC Santa Barbara launches new whale detection system in Santa Barbara Channel.
Raise the Red Flag on the Causes of Wildfire
The Thomas fire became the largest fire in California history in 2018. Two and half years later it is the sixth. Six of the 10 largest fires in California history have occurred in the last six weeks.
Santa Barbara Unified School Board Endorses Prop. 15
Initiative would raise new revenue for schools by changing the way most commercial and industrial property taxes are levied.
Santa Maria Suspects in 2018 Murder Arrested
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announces discovery of remains in Nipomo tied to alleged 2018 murder.
Caltrans Culvert at Gaviota’s Cañada del Barro Approved
Appellants fought for a wildlife crossing at the roadkill hotspot on Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County.
Mendeleyev Virtual Concert Review
The web is the stage for this new series of concerts filmed at the Marjorie Luke Theatre.
Santa Barbara County Gets First ‘Red Report Card’ from State
The county could move from the state’s purple tier to the less-restrictive red tier if COVID rates stay down for 14 consecutive days.
Santa Barbara Supervisors Reject Grand Jury’s Cannabis Report
Board disputed 10 critical findings, and dismissed 17 recommendations.