Santa Barbara Supervisors approve funds for ranger to keep Santa Maria riverbed free of...
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the allocation of over $42,000 to pay one half of the cost of a Santa Maria Park Ranger to police the Santa Maria riverbed for unhoused people. Santa Barbara, in partnership with San Luis Obispo County and the City of Santa...
Lightning Strikes Over Santa Barbara Tuesday Evening
A thunderstorm with lightning strikes hit Santa Barbara and most of the Central Coast late Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service estimates roughly 2,600 lightning strikes in the region with over 250 striking the ground. “Here are the observed lightning strikes over the past 48...
Domestic Violence Headlines for Week of Sept. 22
Domestic violence should never become background noise — so we’ll keep bringing it forward, headline after headline, until the echo finally stops. El Paso Chief Military Officer Resigns After DV Arrest, Says He Suffers From TBI. It was announced Monday that the chief military officer of El Paso,...
Spectacular $27M estate lands on the market in Kendall Jenner’s new Montecito neighborhood
One of Montecito’s most exclusive enclaves just got a fresh listing — and it comes with both celebrity ties and knockout design. The $27 million estate at 1850 Jelinda Drive sits inside the guard-gated community of Ennisbrook, where neighbors include Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, and where Kendall Jenner recently...
City of Santa Barbara Appoints Allison DeBusk as Community Development Director
SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 25, 2025. The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison DeBusk as its new Community Development Director. DeBusk brings over two decades of planning experience, including more than 20 years with the City of Santa Barbara. She has distinguished herself in...
Sheriff’s Office Will Undergo Audit After Exceeding Overtime Budget by $4.4M
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is facing a review of its overtime policies after it again exceeded its annual budget, this time to the amount of $4.4 million. The audit was discussed on Tuesday during a fourth-quarter budget presentation to the county Board of Supervisors. After years of...
One805LIVE! turns Kevin Costner’s Estate into a Star-Powered Stage and Secures Mental Health Endowment...
The Pacific shimmered beyond Kevin Costner’s oceanside lawn on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as One805LIVE! transformed the Summerland property into California’s most exclusive stage. What began as a benefit concert has evolved into a signature show of community strength, celebrity star power, and lasting impact for...
Music Venue, Restaurant, New Market Headed to Downtown Santa Barbara
A downtown Santa Barbara corner may be headed for a dramatic transformation. The former Casa Blanca restaurant at the corner of State and Gutierrez streets could be home to a new music venue, a restaurant, a piano lounge and bar, and a park. The Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission expressed...
U.S. Attorney’s Office shared results of push to undermine California’s sanctuary laws
LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California shared the results of Operation Guardian Angel, a new federal policy intended to undermine California's sanctuary laws. Operation Guardian Angel was launched in May of this year across the areas within the Central...
The No-Frills Seafood Shack In California Locals Swear Has The State’s Fried Oysters
There’s something almost comically perfect about eating golden-fried oysters while sitting at a weathered picnic table with your toes in the sand and the Pacific Ocean providing the soundtrack to your meal. The Jolly Oyster in Ventura isn’t trying to impress you with fancy decor or elaborate service –...
