Lifestyle
Seven-Period Day Returning to Santa Barbara Junior Highs — in Two Years
After disagreeing over implementation, school boardmembers vote to add extra period for electives at all four schools in the 2027-28 School Year
Ansel Adams' Lens Captures LA Architecture
Architectural historian analyzes photographer's 1940s work in free public lecture
Inaugural Coffee Culture Fest to Feature Latte Art Throwdown in Santa Barbara
The new event will blend 'coffee culture, arts, science, and community' in the American Riviera.
Business
Santa Barbara Winery Challenges Mandatory Marketing Assessment
Flying Goat Cellars fights 1% tax to fund county wine association
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.
Politics
Race for Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder, Assessor Underway with Melinda Greene Filing for the Post
Melinda Greene, a 30-year veteran with the county, launches her campaign for the position.
Assemblymember Gregg Hart Introduces Bill to Restore Accountability in California County Jails
New legislation would give counties the option to maintain sheriff-run jails or appoint an official other than the sheriff to operate the county jail system.
Santa Barbara Looks to Hike Property and Hotel Taxes
City officials propose raising Real Property Transfer Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax to address growing budget deficits.
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
Crime
Two Arrested in $50,000 Scam Targeting Elderly Santa Barbara Resident
Suspects posed as federal authorities to dupe victim into withdrawing cash
Pair of Scammers Arrested Trying to Collect Money from Elderly Victim
The suspects posed as law enforcement and targeted a local senior resident in Santa Barbara County.
Oxnard Man Charged with Sex Crimes Involving Carpinteria Juvenile
Santa Barbara Sheriff's detectives warn parents about social media risks.
