Two Long-Closed Trails Have Reopened
••• The Montecito Trails Foundation announced the reopening of 1) San Ysidro Trail all the way to E. Camino Cielo, and 2) the first two miles of Old Romero Road. ••• “The I ♥ Montecito space at the Montecito Country Mart will be a short term petite exhibit,” says Olivia Joffrey, “a love letter to Montecito and the...
Highway 101 Project Shifts Focus to Olive Mill Off-Ramp as San Ysidro Off-Ramp Reopens
More changes are coming to Highway 101. The southbound off-ramp at Olive Mill/Spring Road in Montecito has been closed, and the southbound off-ramp at San Ysidro Road is open as crews continue to work on the Highway 101 widening project. On Tuesday, Kirsten Ayars, spokeswoman for the Highway 101 project...
Diaper drive, roundabout updates, and erosion concerns
Good morning, here are the top stories we are following today: Murder charges filed: A 35-year-old Arroyo Grande man accused...
Police Activities League Marks Twelve35 Teen Center Reopening
The Santa Barbara Police Activities League (SBPAL) hosted the grand reopening of the Twelve35 Teen Center with a celebratory ribbon cutting on Sept. 16. After months of vision, design, and community support, the newly re-imagined space now serves as a hub for local youth. At the event Santa Barbara Police...
Santa Barbara County health centers face new restrictions on who they can serve
Thousands of patients in Santa Barbara County are preparing for a major change in their medical care.
High school student caught with loaded handgun in Santa Barbara County
A potentially dangerous situation at Righetti High School was quickly resolved on Monday when a School Resource Deputy confiscated a loaded handgun from a student, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident began around 1:30 p.m., when school staff reported to SRD Reynoso that a male student might...
Widespread Thunderstorms Expected for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo tonight
Southern California Weather Force has issued TWO ALERTS for the following zones ...Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County ... and a slight part of the Western Ventura and Kern County areas ... effective now for this evening, overnight, and into early Wednesday morning.
The California Garden That Spans 37 Acres And Features Over 3,500 Stunning Plant Varieties
Discover which attraction is filled with exotic blooms, whimsical topiaries, and themed gardens. HGTV called it the most beautiful garden in California.
Unemployment rate ticks down in August
The unemployment rate along the Central Coast finally changed direction for the first time in months, according to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department. Announced Sept. 19, the unemployment rate for the Central Coast was 4.96% in the month of August, down from a jobless rate...
Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday and Wednesday
Rain and thunderstorms are expected for the Central Coast starting Tuesday through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Monsoon moisture is set to increase Monday tonight into Tuesday resulting in increasing shower and thunderstorm chances that will continue into at least Wednesday. Cooler...
