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I am encouraging you to ask everyone you know some very serious, in fact, existential threat-level questions today considering a phenomenal column written by James Hirsen in Newsmax, “Nothing ‘Democratic’ About Socialists.”. In his column, Hirsen outlines that socialism is no longer just creeping onto the American...

Lotus Land, a unique botanical garden, has been a topic of discussion on social media platforms recently. The conversation revolves around the worthiness of the $60 ticket price. Some potential visitors are hesitant about the cost, questioning whether the experience justifies the expense.

As Thanksgiving approaches, many are looking for the best place to purchase a pie rather than making one themselves. This is particularly the case for smaller households, where a large pie from a place like Costco may be too much. The question then arises, where can one find a really good pie?

A homeowner recently sought advice on how to hire a land surveyor due to a dispute with their neighbor over a newly erected fence. They were unsure about the process, the costs involved, and the steps to take if it was found that the neighbor had encroached on their property. They also wondered about the role of the...

Giving Tuesday is a reminder of the power we all have to strengthen our communities, and here in Santa Barbara County, it’s a heartfelt call to uplift those who need a little extra support. At Noozhawk, we’re honored to shine a light on the compassion that fuels our region...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A group of parents has turned compassion into action with the creation of the “Hummingbird Hideaway" at Monte Vista Elementary School in Santa Barbara. The cozy, colorful space offers students a place to unwind, read quietly, or simply take a break from the buzz of the school day....

On December 2, the Santa Barbara City Council will consider what may be the most consequential land-use decision of the century: whether to approve a complex 110-page redevelopment agreement for Paseo Nuevo. This proposal would reshape the heart of our downtown — physically, financially, and culturally for decades....

In an effort to save the proposed Paseo Nuevo redevelopment from collapsing, the city of Santa Barbara has decided not to give away a portion of land underneath the Nordstrom building, the site of a separate proposed 112-unit housing project. Hours after a Noozhawk report about the controversial redevelopment of...

SpaceX could potentially launch two more Falcon 9 rockets before November is out from Southern California. First up, another go at a rescheduled attempt to launch a rideshare mission for paying government and commercial customers known as Transporter-15. In that case, SpaceX's rocket is scheduled to get off the...

As humans continue burning fossil fuels, global temperatures are rising in startlingly unpredictable ways. The trend is increasing instances of so-called compound dangers, such as landslides hurling millions of tons of mud, boulders and trees down hillsides charred by wildfires. Such a catastrophic event killed 23...