How Full Are Santa Barbara’s Water Reservoirs?
Southern California drought complicates wildfire conditions.
Recent Stories
Driver Runs into Pedestrians on Santa Barbara’s Stearns Wharf
An unidentified man clipped two pedestrians and 10 vehicles at the end of Stearns Wharf this afternoon.
Remember to Care for Yourself in Times of Crisis
Santa Barbara County BeWell has suggestions on what to tune in and what to tune out during natural disasters.
As Los Angeles Burns, Mayor Rowse Sends a Message to Santa Barbara
Mayor Randy Rowse responds to residents concerned about the city’s water supply in the event of a fire.
Lord of the Links: Sandpiper Golf Club Seeks a Redo
An expanded clubhouse, redesigned course, and renovation of Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station are among the proposals, as the project enters the environmental review phase.
Goleta Wins $11 Million Grant for San Jose Creek Bike and Pedestrian Path
Federal funds go to close the community gap on two sides of Highway 101.
Winds Whip Fires Across Los Angeles; Five Reported Dead
Santa Barbara County fire departments send 14 engine crews in response to call for mutual aid.
Red Flag Warning Called for Tuesday Through Thursday in Santa Barbara County
Update: SCE is considering cutting off power to thousands of customers in the county starting Tuesday evening due to increased wildfire risk.
Highway 101’s Southbound Carpool Lane from Montecito to Carpinteria Opens This January
The 16-mile-long, five-part project to add carpool lanes from the Ventura County line to Milpas Street in Santa Barbara is in its final phases, although it’s at least three years from completion and not yet fully funded.
Lights Out at Platform Holly off Goleta Coastline
Plugging and abandonment of offshore oil derrick includes electricity; remaining beacons powered by solar batteries.