County

February 23, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly ongoings in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

February 22, 2023

Winter storm, blizzard warning issued in Santa Barbara County through Saturday

By Nisha Malley

The winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 a.m. on Friday, with expectations for snow and wind gusting up to 50 mph.

February 16, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around I.V.

February 16, 2023

Supervisor Capps launches monthly coffee hours in I.V.

By Nisha Malley

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Capps and get free coffee provided by Caje Coffee Roasters.

February 5, 2023

I.V. Safe coalition starts new chapter under helm of IVCSD

By Nisha Malley, Melea Maglalang

With the recent change in leadership, IVCSD discussed the future of the group at its Jan. 24 board meeting

February 1, 2023

UCSB’s Jewish community, administration condemn antisemitic actions in I.V., on campus

By Holly Rusch

Jewish community members, university administrators, Santa Barbara police departments and local leaders met to discuss antisemitic acts at Hillel on Jan. 31.

January 29, 2023

Supervisor Laura Capps advocates for taller bluff fencing in I.V.

By Nisha Malley

Capps said that her office plans to pursue changes to fencing alongside educational awareness efforts.

January 28, 2023

Santa Barbara Women’s March gathers hundreds on Roe v. Wade anniversary

By Holly Rusch

The march, which began in De La Guerra Plaza in downtown Santa Barbara, featured speakers, dancing, tabling from women’s rights and activist groups and concluded with a march down State Street.

January 23, 2023

New cannabis dispensary blazes into Isla Vista

By Holly Rusch

Farmacy opened its doors a month ago, on Dec. 15.

January 20, 2023

No reported local injuries, deaths as worst of CA storm concludes

By Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

SBC Fire Department received over 400 calls for service and 100 calls for water rescues throughout the county since Jan. 9, none of which resulted in death or injury.

January 19, 2023

All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

By Asumi Shuda

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.

January 17, 2023

Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters

By Asumi Shuda

Both suspects are being held at the Santa Barbara Main Jail on a $20,000 bail.

January 14, 2023

Governor Newsom visits Santa Barbara to brace community for further storms

By Nisha Malley, Holly Rusch

Newsom expressed gratitude for community members in Santa Barbara and elsewhere who were helping one another and working to move through challenging storm conditions.

January 10, 2023

Santa Barbara County coordinates relief response, President Biden approves federal disaster support

By Nisha Malley

The ongoing winter storm impacted the Central Coast region with evacuation and protective orders, as well as multiple calls for water rescue and road closures.

January 9, 2023

Evacuation information, travel disruptions and school closures: A need-to-know for Santa Barbara’s storms and flooding

By Nisha Malley

National Weather Service issued a countywide flash flood warning for Santa Barbara, effective until 12:00 a.m. PST due to “dangerous and life-threatening” travel conditions.

January 9, 2023