Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Employees and Recognizes Promotions, Including New Executive...
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office [this month] welcomed two new employees and recognized the promotion of twelve members of the organization during a ceremony underscoring the Sheriff’s Office’s longstanding commitment to service, professionalism, and leadership. “Our office has a proud tradition of Keeping...
Ventura anti-harassment ordinance for tenants moves closer to reality
The Ventura Planning Commission approved 5-0 an ordinance that would give tenants rights to seek damages from landlords, moving it a step closer to enactment. Commissioners Scott McCarty and Lucas Zucker were absent from the Jan. 14 special meeting. Commissioner Mark Abbe said he thought public statements from real...
In Santa Ynez Wine Country, the Best Tacos Can Be Found on the Highway
In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. The Santa Ynez Valley is Southern California’s preeminent wine country, a stretch of manicured vineyards and oak-dotted hills that unfurls as you...
Updated Info on the Durango Songwriters Expo Being Held in Ventura, CA Feb. 19-21
We hope to see you at the Ventura Expo February 19-21. If you haven’t registered on our website, do so as quickly as possible, as we limit the Expo to 200 attendees. All listening sessions are still open, but they’re filling fast – don’t miss the opportunity to choose the ones you want. Call Jim at (970) 946-9521 to...
Caltrans Removes Encampment Along Highway 101 in Santa Barbara
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) cleared an encampment near Cabrillo Road in Santa Barbara County, the department shared in a social media post on January 15, 2026. Crews with Caltrans removed the encampment site along Highway 101 at Cabrillo Road to ensure the safety of the travelling public,...
Santa Barbara County In-Home Caregivers Secure Wage Increases
Caregivers for elderly, blind, and disabled individuals in Santa Barbara County just secured a pay bump in a new three-year contract approved by the Board of Supervisors this week. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workers are people like Mary Bouldin, who takes care of her disabled son, Tom, around the clock....
Man Found Dead at Santa Barbara’s Alameda Park
A 65-year-old man was pronounced dead Friday morning after being found unresponsive at Alameda Park, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department. Police, fire, and paramedics were dispatched to the park at approximately 10 a.m. on January 16 following a report of an unresponsive male. The man was located “lying...
Multiple electronics seized during first search of Ashlee Buzzard’s home
A recently-filed document reveals several electronics were seized during an initial search of Ashlee Buzzard’s home a day after her daughter, Melodee, was reported missing.
Video Shows Heated Exchange Between ICE Agents and Community Members in Carpinteria
Community members in Carpinteria confronted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on January 14, 2026, after ICE vehicles were reported in the area. The confrontation led to a heated exchange between ICE agents and community members, according to videos posted on Instagram by Carpinteria Sin Fronteras, a...
Local nonprofit acquires old Petrochem site near Ventura
A local land trust now owns the old Petrochem site near Ventura, with plans to preserve more than 100 acres off Crooked Palm Road in perpetuity. The national nonprofit Trust for Public Land negotiated a $7 million deal to acquire the property, once an ammonia plant and later an oil and gas refinery. The site was then...
