Santa Barbara CA

Stratus Development Partners received a $30 million first lien construction loan from Hall Structured Finance for the development of a new Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif. The project also includes $16.3 million in C-PACE financing provided by Nuveen Green Capital. Marriott Tribute Santa...

The Junior League of Santa Barbara invites the community to an evening of Old Hollywood glamour, and mystery at its fall fundraiser, Mystery at the Mansion, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the University Club of Santa Barbara. Attendees can step into the sparkle of the silver screen, dress to...

In a time where natural disasters are increasing in number and magnitude, innovation toward climate resilience is needed — and occurring — here in Santa Barbara. From powering tsunami sirens to keeping food pantries lit through the night, a local nonprofit is preparing to roll out a new energy system across the county.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Meet Santa Barbara Police Department's newest hire – Cota the new Support Canine! Cota's role in the department is to bring comfort, connection, and calmness within the team – a simple, but mighty task. Cota will serve the Santa Barbara community by reducing stress in the workplace, and having...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The YMCA’s Livestrong program for cancer patients is experiencing record growth in Santa Barbara, with participation nearly doubling over the past year. Organizers say the surge reflects a rising demand for exercise, emotional support, and a sense of community in the years following the...

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden got its beauty back. Well, it never really lost it. The community jewel, however, is glistening after a $260,000 upgrade designed to improve accessibility and safety at the park, 1600 Santa Barbara St. The project was funded by a federal Community Development Block Grant. The...

Community Asked to Foster or Adopt as Local Shelters Improve Facilities. Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is calling on the community to help find temporary or forever homes for approximately 50 dogs from August 27 to September 30, 2025 as two shelters undergo major improvements. Lompoc Animal Shelter...

Braving 90-degree temperatures in Los Olivos Saturday, 50 men, women and children carrying signs and banners and chanting slogans marched in support of a living wage for Santa Barbara County farmworkers, especially those in the wine grape-growing fields for the local wine industry. The Alianza Campesina Winery March...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Two hikers were rescued at Arlington Peak in Los Padres National Forest after suffering from mild dehydration. Emergency crews from Santa Barbara County Fire, Santa Barbara City Fire and Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue after a report of a hiker running out of water. While hiking...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Falcon rocket launch is scheduled for Friday night out of the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. The launch is scheduled to lift off from the south base at 8:08 p.m., according to officials. If the launch lifts off at the scheduled time, southwestern United States and...