Weather
California Surfer Rescued After Being Swept Out to Sea
Dramatic rescue after surfer clings to lobster pot buoy for survival
Fire crews extinguish commercial blaze in Goleta
No injuries reported as firefighters contain flames to single room on first floor
Santa Barbara Braces for Peak Heat on Wednesday
Temperatures to soar 15-20 degrees above average, breaking daily records
Health
County Warns Residents to Avoid Kratom and 7-OH Products
Health and Sheriff Departments cite serious health risks including addiction, overdose, and death
SBCC School of Extended Learning Offers Free Mental Health Services
The new program aims to help noncredit students with a variety of issues and support their academic, career, and personal goals.
County Health Endorses 2026 Child Immunization Schedule
Santa Barbara County aligns with state and national guidelines for childhood vaccines.
Crime
Authorities investigate LA nurse accused of sexual abuse at Central Coast care homes
Kayode Agbolade Ogunba allegedly assaulted vulnerable adults while working as a certified nursing assistant in California and Kansas
Three Arrested After Carpinteria Cannabis Farm Burglary
Handgun recovered after vehicle overturns, triggering multi-agency manhunt and temporary shelter-in-place order
Santa Barbara Custody Sergeant Charged with Time-Card Fraud
Segun Ogunleye is accused of logging more than $175,000 in earnings for shifts he did not work.
Lifestyle
Santa Barbara Unified to Consider Bringing Back 7th Period to Junior Highs
The school board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to consider an additional course period 'to address diverse student needs.'
Nalla's Indian Cuisine Enters Star Lane's Wine Caves
Shekar Sathyanarayana brings his immersive experience to the Santa Ynez Valley.
Notre Dame School Celebrates 100 Years of Catholic Education
Centennial Mass and Gala to Mark Milestone for Santa Barbara Institution
Sports
Surfer Clings to Lobster Trap Buoy to Survive Santa Barbara Waves
A 26-year-old man was pulled into the water while night surfing at Haskell's Beach in Goleta.
Career night by Zoe Shaw leads Gauchos past UC Davis
Sophomore guard scores career-high 29 points in victory over Aggies
Cal State Fullerton Titans Fall to UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Big West Conference Tournament matchup ends in defeat for Titans
