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
Grant-Funded CIT Training Enhances Deputies' Crisis Response Skills
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office completes first 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training course with 31 new graduates
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.
Sports
High School Sports Roundup: Boys Volleyball, Girls Beach Volleyball, and Softball
Results from recent games in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties
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
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
Hardcore Show to Benefit Immigrant Support Network
Desmadre Media hosts 'No Peace' concert and fundraiser for 805 UndocuFund
Renowned Santa Barbara Historian Patrick O'Dowd Dies at 80
O'Dowd, a cultural historian and passionate advocate for preserving Santa Barbara's history, passed away in North Carolina.
Author and Herbalist Lanny Kaufer Celebrates 50 Years of 'Herb Walks' in Santa Barbara and Ojai
Kaufer's anniversary celebration kicks off with a March 14 walk on the San Antonio Creek Trail in Goleta.
