October Tree of the Month: Carob Tree
Because its native region is the Arabian Peninsula, the Carob Tree is, not surprisingly, incredibly drought- and heat-tolerant. What is surprising is its lush evergreen foliage and tropical look. In the late 1860s, this interesting tree was introduced into the Santa Barbara area by pioneering horticulturists, and,...
County of Santa Barbara and IVCSD Advance Isla Vista Parking Compliance Program
A Collaborative Approach to Equitable Parking Enforcement and Sustainable Transportation. On Tuesday, October 21, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and loan agreement with the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) to launch a dedicated parking...
Three People Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Los Alamos
Three people sustained injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 near Los Alamos on Saturday morning. At 10:54 a.m., Santa Barbara County Firefighters along with California Highway Patrol and AMR ambulance responded to southbound lanes at Cat Canyon, just north of Los Alamos. Crews discovered a Toyota Tundra...
Los Angeles & Ventura Heat Advisory Tuesday–Wednesday: Highs Near 93° Forecast
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, CA – The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has extended a Heat Advisory for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, warning that temperatures could reach up to 93 degrees from 10...
Missing 9-Year-Old Melodee Buzzard Possibly Spotted Wearing Wig In Security Photos
The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office said the newly-released surveillance images of Melodee were taken on October 7, her last known sighting, and "believe the wig may have been used to alter her appearance," as the child's mother "remains uncooperative" amid the search.
The Rack Family-Friendly Pool Hall Opens at Site of Former Don Q
After the longtime institution Don Q closed its doors in August, a new establishment has filled the spot where locals can gather to shoot a game of pool and pass the time with friends. The Rack, a new family-friendly pool hall, has filled the location at 1128 Chapala St. with...
Wind Advisory issued October 26 at 8:42AM PDT until October 27 at 6:00AM PDT...
* WHAT…Northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50. * WHERE…Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez. * WHEN…Until 6 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree. limbs could be blown down and a few...
Signed Surfboard from ‘Bustin’ Down the Door’ Making Splash at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will present new exhibit featuring an autographed surfboard from the 2008 world premiere of “Bustin’ Down the Door,” the surf documentary narrated by Edward Norton and directed by Jeremy Gosch. The film had its debut at the Santa Barbara International Film...
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launched 28 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg on Saturday
On Saturday, October 25 at 7:20 a.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This was the 19th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, Transporter-10,...
Carpinteria Residents Invited to City Council Meeting Oct. 27: Avocado Festival, Oil Facility, and...
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. The public can attend in person or join online through the city’s website, Government Access Television Channel 21, or Zoom. Comments made on social...
