UCSB Celebrates Commencement as Chancellor Henry Yang Nears End of His Tenure
UC Santa Barbara commencement ceremonies are underway this weekend, celebrating the class of 2025 and marking the end of Chancellor Henry Yang’s historic 30-year tenure on campus. Ceremonies kicked off with the College of Engineering on Friday afternoon to celebrate graduates who earned their degrees in chemical...
Santa Ynez Valley Pride Parade Brightens Downtown Solvang
People waving rainbow flags cheered on the Santa Ynez Valley Pride Parade in downtown Solvang Saturday morning. The biggest crowds were along Copenhagen Drive, where participants drove and danced their way along the parade route. A pink convertible blasted “Pink Pony Club” and “We Are Family” as it meandered along....
Warmer weekend, Father’s Day & graduations
Temperatures are rising heading into the busy weekend. High pressure expands west from Arizona on Saturday, tracking 70s for our region. The marine layer will be less influential this weekend, mostly sunny on Father's Day with temperatures nearing 80 degrees even along the coast. Breezy sundowners are expected each...
Warm weekend, breezy week ahead
High pressure building over the region is going to bring a bump in temperatures today and again on Sunday, especially for inland areas where we’re expecting valley temps...
Grand Jury report praises Santa Barbra County’s water distribution network and investments
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released a report of its findings about local water resources Friday. The investigative body found that while water is a finite local resource with unique collection and distribution challenges, each entity tasked with providing water across the...
Rosewood Miramar to Fund, House Sheriff’s Substation in Montecito
A sheriff’s substation is coming to Montecito, and it’s set to be fully funded and housed by the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort. After the community got frustrated with slow response times from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, the Montecito Association worked to raise community funds for a substation on San...
Pedestrian Struck and Killed near Ventura Golf Course
Olivas Park Dr. / Seaborg Ave. : (Pedestrian) 34 year old female – Ventura Resident. On 06/12/25, at about 8:55 pm, the Ventura Police Department Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting an injury traffic collision in the area of Olivas Park Dr. and Seaborg Ave. Ventura Police Department patrol officers...
From Blankets to Bathing Suits, Clothing Connection Dresses Kids
Santa Maria-Bonita School District (SMBSD) students have benefited from the nonprofit Community Friends of Santa Barbara, which has been providing clothing to students in the Santa Maria Valley since the early 2000s through the Student Clothing Connection. Recently, 1,000 new blankets were distributed to the students...
“Red-y” or Not, Here Comes Ruby the Red Panda
The Santa Barbara Zoo is thrilled to welcome Ruby, a female red panda who arrived from Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY, as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP). Ruby has a recommendation to breed with Raj, the Zoo’s male red panda.
Best MMA Gyms in Ventura, CA
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown in popularity over the years, attracting fitness enthusiasts and aspiring fighters alike. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or train for competition, finding the right MMA gym is crucial. Ventura, CA, offers a range of top-notch MMA gyms that cater to...
