Business
MacKenzie Scott's $20 Million Gift to Community College Sparks Controversy
Santa Barbara City College's board launches investigation into unauthorized use of donation
Federal Regulators Seek Public Input on Restarting Dormant Oil Pipelines in California
The U.S. Department of Transportation is considering waiving some safety requirements to allow Sable Offshore to restart pipelines that were shut down after a major oil spill in 2015.
Melinda Cabrera to lead Santa Barbara Boys & Girls clubs
Cabrera departs Scholarship Foundation to take new role as CEO of United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County.
Crime
Santa Barbara Sister Cities Leaders Sheltered in Mexico Amid Cartel Violence
Gil and Marti Garcia were in Puerto Vallarta for Sister Cities events when chaos erupted after a cartel leader's killing.
Santa Barbara Cracks Down on Deltopia Party with Zero-Tolerance Enforcement
Sheriff's Office outlines new ordinance restrictions and enforcement plans ahead of annual unsanctioned spring break event.
Four Injured in Goleta Highway 101 Crash
Pickup truck veers off freeway, crashes into overpass pillar on rainy President's Day
Sports
Monterey Pitcher Ella Myers Shines in UCSB Debut
Freshman makes memorable first collegiate at-bat with run-scoring single.
UCSB Reliever Olivas Shines in Series-Clinching Win Over Portland
Gauchos edge Pilots 3-2 behind strong outing from bullpen ace
Bishop Diego advances to CIF-SS Girls Basketball D5 finals
Cardinals to face Burroughs of Burbank next weekend after defeating Godinez 48-42 in semifinals
Health
Youth-Led Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking in Santa Barbara
Friday Night Live program at Maple High School launches creative, research-based effort to promote positive social norms and prevent alcohol use among teens.
Cottage Health Expands Pediatric Care in Santa Barbara
New Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics bring all 15 pediatric specialties under one roof
County Warns Residents to Avoid Kratom and 7-OH Products
Health and Sheriff Departments cite serious health risks including addiction, overdose, and death
Lifestyle
Santa Barbara City College Alum Finds Success as Costume Designer
Jacob Kosarian discovered his passion for costume design at SBCC and is now bringing his work back to the city.
Carpinteria's Surfliner Inn Project Faces Community Backlash
Visual impacts and effects on wildlife were major concerns about the hotel proposed along the railroad tracks.
New Regional Retirement Professional Association Launches in Santa Barbara
SINA brings together senior living leaders, financial advisors, and estate planning experts to provide coordinated guidance for older adults and their families.
