Santa Barbara County had been in a bit of a dry spell. But if we’re gonna have rain, this past week has been about the best ...

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With a rainstorm headed toward the Central Coast this week, the City of Goleta says now is the time for residents to prepare.

Goleta leaders made their stance clear by unanimously adopting a resolution to oppose the restart of oil pipelines in the ...

The Ellwood Mesa Butterfly Grove used to be California's largest wintering site for monarch butterflies, but in 2024, only 30 butterflies were counted.

The Design Review Board is a seven-member body that encourages development using the best professional design practices to enhance the visual aesthetics of the community and prevent poor quality of ...

The National Weather Service is forecasting the potential for a major storm for Santa Barbara County, expected to arrive as soon as Tuesday night, 11, 2025. Flooding in low-lying areas and hazardous ...

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