Santa Barbara CA

Completing the 300th mission for Starlink, a Falcon 9 rocket launched from Santa Barbara County on Saturday morning placing 24 more satellites in space. The two-stage rocket built by SpaceX blasted off at 10:55 a.m. from Space Launch Complex-4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The rocket’s first-stage booster...

There’s a little turquoise building in Santa Barbara that might not look like much from the outside, but inside, it’s a taco paradise. La Super-Rica Taqueria has been making locals and visitors alike line up around the block for decades, and for good reason. You know how sometimes...

A 3D “ghost gun” printing operation was found in a residence near Turnpike Road in Goleta on Tuesday, September 9, according to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office. Two brothers are alleged to be involved in the illegal gun manufacturing, with one man still on the loose as of Friday September 12.

Reflecting on 9/11 is always difficult, as it should be for such a defining moment in our nation’s history. But Sept. 11, 2025, dawned with an extra somberness I haven’t experienced in nearly a quarter-century. We must never forget that we have enemies who want to destroy us...

A four‑vehicle collision Thursday morning sent two people to Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara with minor injuries, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The crash was reported at about 11:03 a.m. at the intersection of Hollister Avenue and Village Way, fire Capt. Scott Safechuck said. A man...

There’s a moment of pure bliss that happens when you unwrap a perfectly crafted shrimp burrito – that first whiff of seasoned seafood, the anticipation of that initial bite, and then… culinary nirvana. Spencer Makenzie’s in Ventura, California delivers this transcendent experience with such consistency that it’s...

The oldest bookstore in Santa Barbara County turned 100 this year, and many in the community say part of its longevity has a lot to do with its owner, Mary Sheldon.

A small agenda item for a large amount of money passed through the Board of Supervisors this week with barely a ripple, except for Supervisor Laura Capps’s remark that it funds the biggest affordable housing project in the history of Santa Barbara County. The San Marcos Ranch project will build 236 affordable...

Next month’s California Avocado Festival — known colloquially as Avofest — now has its special event permit and funding for law enforcement, cleaning services and extra staff time, following a Carpinteria City Council vote on Monday. The annual festival benefits local groups and organizations, including Future...

On Tuesday, September 16th, City Council will decide on the future of Main Street Moves. Staff has proposed some options, including bringing cars back, shrinking the footprint, or pursuing a sometimes-closed-sometimes-open hybrid solution. Note:. The city council meeting is NOT at City Hall. It is at the Wright Event...