Seven-Period Day Returning to Santa Barbara Junior Highs — in Two Years
Junior high students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District will be getting a seven-period day, the school board decided on Tuesday. But they’ll have to wait two more years. The extra period will be added to students’ schedules in the 2027-28 school year to increase electives opportunities.
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore Reopening in Downtown Santa Barbara
Among the storefronts lost to the COVID pandemic was Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Goleta, a staple for DIY home-improvers and contractors looking for good deals among its used but still usable building materials, furniture, and interesting objects. The nonprofit’s retail outlet will be opening its doors again...
Jeff Shelton’s Pistachio House in Downtown Santa Barbara
Noteworthy new listings…. In 2002, the owners of the Santa Barbara Pistachio Company commissioned architect Jeff Shelton to build a residence on the vacant lot behind their commercial building at 407 State Street. The result, 12 W. Gutierrez Street ($5.395 million), was subsequently christened the Pistachio House....
Lompoc winery opposes Santa Barbara County ordinance, fee
(The Center Square) – A winery in Santa Barbara County is challenging what it calls an illegal government mandate. In February 2025, the county Board of Supervisors approved the creation of a Wine Business Improvement District or Wine BID. It requires wineries to pay a 1% fee on all their sales to fund regional...
Once on Brink of Closure, Santa Barbara Charter School Gets Its Charter Renewed
On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara Unified School Board voted unanimously to renew the charter status of Santa Barbara Charter School (SBCS) for another seven years. It was a brief item on the board’s list, with only trustee Rose Muñoz taking the time to say she was in favor “because of all the good work they’ve done with...
Oxnard police suspend Flock license-plate readers; Ventura agencies tighten controls after out-of-state access
Oxnard police have suspended use of their automated license plate readers (ALPRs) while other Ventura-area law enforcement agencies tighten oversight and consider alternatives after a vendor error allowed out-of-state agencies to query local data in potential violation of California law. The moves follow internal...
Reward Offered in Animal Cruelty Investigation in Lompoc
With a reward now offered, authorities continue to seek help identifying a man sought in connection with an animal cruelty investigation in Lompoc earlier this month. Santa Barbara County Animal Services representatives last week asked for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest,...
The Cloud Has a Power Bill — and State Officials Say Ratepayers Shouldn’t Foot...
The “cloud” is not a cloud. It is warehouse-scale buildings — some the size of a dozen Costcos — packed with servers and cooling systems that run on constant electricity and water. California is home to roughly 288 data centers, including multiple smaller facilities in Santa Barbara. As the state races to accommodate...
Solvang’s Rules For Vacation Rentals Are About To Be Refined
SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) - The city of Solvang is revamping its rules for short-term rentals. The city is emphasizing the need for long-term housing to stay that way. City leaders say the current ordinance is twelve years old, and simply needs to be updated to present-day standards. The prevalence of vacation rental...
Ventura’s newest eateries include Cava, Pizza Station
A pizza spot and a Mediterranean chain eatery have opened in Ventura, while a separate Caribbean restaurant that closed last year in the Ventura is starting over in Camarillo. Pizza Station at 4231 Telegraph Road in Ventura opened in February, while Cava at 1788 S. Victoria Ave., Suite A in Ventura's Montalvo Square...
