Santa Barbara Unified to Consider Bringing Back Seventh Period to Junior Highs
Santa Barbara Unified teachers are pushing for longer days at the junior highs to make room for more electives, especially for kids who need extra support. On Tuesday, February 10, the school board will hold a discussion to consider an additional course period “to address diverse student needs,” according to the...
Moss-and-More Store Set to Open on State Street
••• The SuperMoss store is finally getting ready to open at 922 State Street (Canon Perdido/Carrillo) on February 21. (Thanks to S. for the tip and photos.) There’s more than moss: “Our founder, a passionate gardener and former garden center owner, saw the potential in natural materials to bring warmth and creativity...
Tracking strong winds and moderate rain Tuesday night
We begin Tuesday morning with overcast skies and strong winds. A Wind Advisory has been set for most of the coverage zone from 1pm into 1pm Wednesday. Southerly winds will impact the area and cause gusts near 50mph. Small pop up showers begin right around breakfast, only bringing on and off light rain. A cold front...
Birds of Prey Visit Ventura Audubon
The Ventura Audubon Society is hosting Stephanie Sayre as the featured speaker for its February program. Ms. Sayre is the founder of Wings of Discovery, a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of injured and non-releasable birds of prey. Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 pm. . Poinsettia Pavilion. 3451 Foothill Road.
Nick Offerman Brings ‘Big Woodchuck’ to Santa Barbara on February 10
On Tuesday, February 10, beloved actor, author, comedian, and woodworker Nick Offerman will take the stage at the Lobero Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara for Nick Offerman: Big Woodchuck, an Evening of Comedy with Woodworking and Bookish Mirth, presented by Lobero LIVE. Best known for playing Ron Swanson on Parks...
Mountain lions could soon be protected under California law
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Mountain lions could soon be protected under California law, but some say the move would strip vital protections from residents. This week, the California Fish and Game Commission will vote on a proposal to list the Central Coast and Southern California mountain lion populations as...
Robert Landau Talks ‘Art Deco Los Angeles’ in Santa Barbara
Chaucer’s Books will host acclaimed photographer and author Robert Landau on Wednesday, February 11, for a talk and signing of his 2025 book Art Deco Los Angeles. Through Landau’s expert eye, readers of Art Deco Los Angeles are invited to step into the golden age of elegance, glamour, and grandeur. From the...
Family of Goleta Mother Found Dead in Ventura County River Raising Money for Funeral...
The family of a Goleta mother found dead in a Ventura County River last month is raising funds for her funeral and memorial expenses. Kaylynn M. Herrera, 30, was a “daughter, sister, and friend,” and “devoted and proud mother” to her two children, a boy and girl, according to her obituary. She was born in Texas but...
Daring rescue: Surfer clings to lobster trap buoy after being swept away from shore
A surfer survived a close call Friday by clinging to a lobster trap buoy after he was swept away from shore. The man was surfing at a California beach when a powerful high surf dragged him out to sea.
Golf Course Battery and Barricade Ends in Arrest
A 70-year-old Carpinteria man who reportedly threatened people with a weapon at a private golf. club was taken into custody January 27. According to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Raquel. Zick, deputies responded to the golf course pursuant to a 911 Emergency call reporting “a...
