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The Cal State Channel Islands campus, within closer proximity, may step in to provide courses... continue reading →
In the first formal opposition to Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown’s plan to build a new county jail in Santa Maria, the Santa Barbara Co ... continue reading →
Looking for a four-legged friend? Santa Barbara County Animal Services is now offering a special adoption rate of two for the price of one for kittens ... continue reading →
Dear Miss Kitty, I met a woman I really like but I think she might be too good for me. I hate that I feel this way since I know I am a great gu ... continue reading →
Jon Stewart had a guy on the other night named William Rosen who wrote a book called, “The Most Powerful Idea in the World: A Story of Steam, In ... continue reading →
Santa Barbara - If your have plans to attend any of the Fiesta Week events you need to be aware of some traffic closures: (see below)... continue reading →
In the Santa Barbara Real Estate are of Goleta Real Estate South for the Home Estate/PUD market from June 22 to July 22 there were 8 sales with a media... continue reading →
About 1,000 homes remain evacuated from homes in the Antelope Valley northeast of Los Angeles Friday morning as crews battle a wildfire that's burned a... continue reading →
A weeklong campaign to destroy illegal marijuana gardens in the Santa Barbara County backcountry turned up an additional 17,000 pot plants yesterday, ... continue reading →
Multiple Santa Barbara County departments are in the process of playing a complicated game of musical chairs, shuffling from office to office to make ... continue reading →
UC Santa Barbara raked in a record $222 million in external research funding last fiscal year, a 28 percent increase over the previous year, school of ... continue reading →
With the American Disabilities Act celebrating its 20-year anniversary this week, Easy Lift Transportation has announced a desire to expand its busine ... continue reading →
As the city of Goleta embarks on a possible overhaul of its classic Old Town on Hollister Avenue, many residents and business owners welcome the idea ... continue reading →
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has abandoned its plans for a master’s of business administration program in Santa Barbara, university...... continue reading →
City leaders are working to find consensus on the key element of General Plan updates... continue reading →
San Diego County health officials say a month-old baby boy has died of whooping cough.... continue reading →
Some local cities may be on the hook for part of the pensions going to Bell City employees.... continue reading →
A new Obama Administration moratorium on deep sea drilling affects more than the gulf coast.... continue reading →
For the Santa Barbara Real Estate area of Hope Ranch Real Estate for the period of June 22 to July 22 this year there was 1 sale for $1.325 million and... continue reading →
A woman is attacked in Santa Maria while walking to a restaurant from her motel room... continue reading →
A very special opportunity unfolds this week! The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host a free evening with aut continue reading →
SBCC Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Enlightened Entrepreneurship Series presents... A CONVERSATION WITH continue reading →
For whoever is interested, Mayor Helene Schneider addressed the business community in the annual State of the City Address on Tuesd continue reading →
Curious about the possibility of earning myself a fresh Darwin award, I wen't down to the Santa Barbara harbor in hopes of seeing w continue reading →
Roger finishes the 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking Competition with the announcement of the winning screenwriters and di continue reading →
Kendall and Lia joined the eager throng outside the Arlington Theater tonight to greet gentleman and actor Colin Fir continue reading →
El Nino in Santa Barbara has been a bit moody this year. One minute, it's sunny, and then suddently dumping rain, then sunny, continue reading →
Driving up Chapala, I saw a bunch of totally drenched (but cheerful) Santa Barbara Stagehands braving the El Nino wind and rain continue reading →
2009 was a great first year for City2. We had stellar citizen coverage of SBIFF 09, Jesusita fire, Whether you're already u continue reading →
Santa Barbara City Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire at the Marborg Recycling facility on North Quarantina Street continue reading →
What got our attention from a block or so away was what sounded was a bomb exploding. We went outside to see what was up, and saw continue reading →
The Santa Barbara Channels invites the community to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Special Tours of their new facility. Join the Go continue reading →
FREE EVENT! Wayne Rosing, former V.P. of Engineering at Google, join us for a conversation on Design & Innovation. Come listen continue reading →
Influenza is scary stuff, especially with the dramatic re-introduction this year of H1N1, the Swine Flu. However, there are simpl continue reading →
Ballots have been mailed out to city voters and can be completed and mailed back at any time. So it’s time to get i continue reading →
90 second PSA with information about potential flooding in Santa Barbara County and tips on what to do in case of emergency. continue reading →
There ought to be outrage that must translate into action in the city of Santa Barbara immediately. Democracy- Equal access to inf continue reading →
Josh Molina, Daily Sound reporter and well known journalist who has covered the Santa Barbara City Council for years, will moderate continue reading →
After Labor Day, the election season always starts to heat up. Real Talk, A Santa Barbara Forum gathered some local journalists th continue reading →
Santa Barbara Writers Association(a.k.a The Screenwriters Association ofSanta Barbara)is pleased to present an evening with Author continue reading →
On October 23, 2004, Walter Cronkite was in Santa Barbara to receive the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation’s Distinguished Peace A continue reading →
As Santa Barbara braces for big cuts in public schools and social programs, and other local governments struggle to balance their b continue reading →
The Santa Barbara Channels invites you to a very special Open House—just for nonprofits! We’ve moved into a great new continue reading →
An estimated 200 people filled the Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Library on June 17th. The standing room only crowd heard f continue reading →
The first rule of journalism I broke was get there early. I got to "The Future of Journalism" panel at the Library's Faulkner Galle continue reading →
Last Saturday 100,000 people in Santa Barbara reveled in the longest day of the year, the main event being the Summer Solstice Para continue reading →
The Santa Barbara Channels has settled into our new studio at 7000 Hollister Avenue, which can accommodate a live audience. Now we& continue reading →
I wandered onto Cabrillo Boulevard opposite the ocean hoping to get a glimpse of the D-Day festivities at the Veterans Memorial Bui continue reading →
The Apple Store officially opened it's doors last week downtown. Rather than ramble about how cool it is, here are a fe continue reading →
There was a very loud sonic boom (more like a bang) this morning about half way through the 8am hour. I probably don't need to tell continue reading →
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Though air quality was quite poor due to the Jesusita Fire, people continued to recreate on the beaches of Santa Barbara. continue reading →
Went to pay my tax guy and this happens. Bystanders are saying a man claiming to be armed after attempting to rob Citibank is continue reading →
I’m going to tell you a ‘Proud Parents’ story about a rowing crew from Canada; Nine students from Shawnigan Lake continue reading →
Hello Friends, Family & Fellow Santa Barbarans! After 3 years of hard work, we are very pleased today to announce our offi continue reading →
Tomorrow night at 9pm all card-carrying Santa Barbara and Goleta locs will have a rare opportunity to see one of their favorites pe continue reading →
A quick photo from the Nick Cavelier fundraiser at Ruby's on Thursday night. There was a very healthy community turnout for gre continue reading →
100% of all Tea Fire contributions going directly to residents SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Direct Relief International has app continue reading →
I was driving home tonight on Chapala at about 5:45 and saw some protesters on the corner of Carillo St. The picture I took i continue reading →
This picture is not of Platform A (ie, 'the culprit'), but was the only one spouting a little flame from my vantage point above continue reading →
I took a little drive with my uncle around the Tea Fire burn area yesterday. It's hard to believe it's been a full 30 days since continue reading →
Howdy Folks. This is the first of the 'official' City2 news posts (pertaining to City2). We'll probably also sprinkle in some continue reading →
I wanted to introduce ethanseye who had the opportunity to get into the restricted Tea Fire disaster area with a press photogr continue reading →
I was allowed into the Tea Fire burn area with a press photographer. These are my thoughts on the ethics of photographing dis continue reading →
All the evacuation notices have been lifted for Santa Barbara and Montecito, though there are still many road closures. continue reading →
I was driving down from the Riviera today and saw a bunch of squad cars and a camera crew. Apparently, a child was struck toda continue reading →
Looks like the Tea Fire is 40% contained as of tonight say local fire officials. This could of course change quickly as more continue reading →
After a successful effort on Friday, Direct Relief International, in conjunction with Santa Barbara County Public Health, will have continue reading →
Video from Direct Relief International about their particulate mask distribution project during the S continue reading →
Though no exact explanation has been given. The authorities are telling people who remain north of APS to boil their water be continue reading →
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Here is some crazy Tea Fire footage from last night. Many thanks to bmix40 for continue reading →
Direct Relief says in a press-release that, "Free masks will be distributed to area residents in the parking lot off Las Positas, n continue reading →
Looks pretty smokey out there today.. This is normally the view of the mountains from our house. continue reading →
Lots of folks waking up to smoke and bad news today..The fire, though slowing, is still spreading. Officials are urging Santa Barb continue reading →
According to the Indy, the fire is moving west into Santa Barbara.. I've noticed a major 'cooling-off' as it feels like the wind continue reading →
Here are some good links for the Tea Fire: Up-to-the-min coverage of the Tea Fire in Santa Barbara: Citizen News: s continue reading →
This photo was taken from our rooftop west of State Street at 6:50pm on Thursday. The flames are clearly visible as are the sur continue reading →
Taken from our roof just moments ago.. The flames are clearly visible from West of State Street. continue reading →
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