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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base this Tuesday, delivering a suite of missions designed to probe one of the most consequential forces in the solar system: the Sun. At the center of it all is heliophysics — a newly minted entry in Merriam-Webster — the science of the sun...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Thursday, the University of California Board of Regents announced UC Santa Barbara's sixth chancellor as Dr. Dennis Assanis. Assanis will take over for former chancellor Henry Yang, who just concluded his 31 year tenure on July 14th. Executive Vice Chancellor David Marshall was named...

What are the enforceable rules for off-leash dogs at Santa Barbara City parks?. Multiple times this week I’ve been at local parks (Shoreline, Mesa Park) and I’ve witnessed numerous off-leash dogs running around where little kids are playing on the playground. There have been no incidents (yet) but...

In the Matters of I.H. – Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court Case Numbers: 24JV00275-C Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced that a Petition has been filed against one juvenile, in connection with the July 4, 2025, murder of a 24-year-old victim in the City of Santa Maria.

Growing up in Santa Barbara, hiking has always been part of my rhythm—weekend mornings on the trail, shoes dusty with sandstone, and the ocean shimmering in the distance. There’s a unique magic in our front country trails where the mountains meet the sea, and whether you’re heading out for a quick morning trek or a...

One of the biggest wine events in the Tri-Counties celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Now, there’s word that it will apparently be the last one. The World of Pinot Noir brought Pinot Noir lovers from around the world to Santa Barbara County. The three-day event featured everything from seminars and dinners to...

Santa Barbara County health officials are raising concerns after a new federal directive ordered that patients at federally funded health clinics must soon provide proof of citizenship to receive care. The measure has been put in place to restrict federal funds from being used on undocumented immigrants. However, it...

Five Carpinteria 15-year-olds hosted a bake sale last Friday to raise money for local families impacted by the recent raids and arrests carried out by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They brought in more than $2,000. The group included Eloise Grewe, Hiver von Johnston, Alissa Neuron, and...

The Carpinteria City Council on Monday voted 4-1 not to initiate the rezone of two industrial parcels on the bluffs for housing and not pursue a development agreement with the property owner, against staff recommendation. While City Principal Planner Mindy Fogg made it clear that the resolution on the table...

A former Ojai finance director, who was fired earlier this year, filed a claim against the city, alleging certain department heads violated local, state and federal statutes and regulations. Pamela Greer filed a 22-page claim against the city July 15, seeking a minimum of $1 million in damages plus interest and...