When Trees Come Down: Inside Santa Barbara’s Urban Forest Debate
Trees evoke a lot of emotion. For some residents, a particular oak, eucalyptus, or stone pine becomes their tree — a calming presence of bark and green canopy that provides shade, beauty, permanence. You may not realize how much comfort it brings until the day that it’s gone.
Firefighters Respond to Gyrocopter Crash in Santa Ynez Valley
Emergency crews responded to a reported aircraft crash in the Santa Ynez Valley on Friday afternoon. At approximately 5 p.m., personnel from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 900 block of Airport Road at the Santa Ynez Airport. A gyrocopter with...
Resident injured as fire destroys Sandpiper Mobile Home Park residence
A structure fire broke out at the Sandpiper Mobile Home Park early Saturday morning, March 14, destroying a home and leaving its occupant with moderate to severe burns. Local agencies — including the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and American Medical...
Heat advisory and extreme heat watch for Lake Casitas
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Lake Casitas area from 10 AM to 8 PM PDT on Monday, March 14. Temperatures are expected to reach between 82 and 98 degrees during this period.
Santa Barbara’s 40-Year-Old Metaphysical Bookstore Paradise Found Is Listed for Sale
After nearly 40 years in business and shaped by several owners over the decades, Paradise Found, the downtown Santa Barbara metaphysical bookstore, has been listed for sale. The listing presents an opportunity for a new owner to take over the long-running shop located in the city’s arts and theater district.
Gov. Newsom Appoints Buellton Mayor, David Silva, to CARB Board
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is pleased to share that Buellton Mayor, David Silva — who also serves on APCD’s Board of Directors — earlier this week was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The announcement from the Governor’s Office can be...
Santa Barbara Unveils Design for Downtown Asphalt Art Project
The City of Santa Barbara released the design for an upcoming public street art project, which will transform the corner of State and Carrillo streets into a vibrant display inspired by Mixtec and Zapotec weaving patterns. The project is part of Bloomberg’s Asphalt Art Initiative, which selected the city as one of 10...
The Huge Outdoor Bookstore In California That Feels Like A Book Lover’s Playground
Book lovers do not exactly need much encouragement, but this California spot really knows how to make browsing feel like an event. This huge outdoor bookstore has the kind of setup that instantly makes a quick visit feel unrealistic, because the shelves stretch out into the open air and the whole place feels built...
Goleta couple dies from carbon monoxide in Cambria home
Authorities say detector in room was disconnected during fatal incident. – Two Goleta residents were found dead Feb. 8 at a home in the 8100 block of Lone Palm Drive in Cambria, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the home for a call...
Sunstone Winery to Open First Off-Site Wine Lounge on Coast Village Road in Montecito
Sunstone Winery will open the Sunstone Wine Lounge on March 19, at 1294 Coast Village Road in Montecito, marking the brand’s first off-site location and expanding its presence beyond its Santa Ynez Valley estate, the company announced. Positioned as a modern, lounge-style counterpart to the winery’s old-world estate,...
