3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (323+ words) The California Senate Rules Committee has appointed Gabriella Garcia, executive director of Storyteller, to serve as a commissioner for First 5 California. She was appointed at the recommendation of California Senator Pro Tempore Monique Limon, who represents Santa Barbara in the…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (105+ words) Here’s what we have for you today: Have you kept up with Santa Barbara News-press this week? Let’s see! Where was the Democratic Party Labor Day picnic held? A) Tucker’s Grove B) Goleta Beach County ParkC) Oak ParkD) Chase Palm…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (757+ words) The city of Santa Barbara is in conversations to acquire the beloved La Casa de la Raza, in a complex land-use deal involving the state of California, the News-Press has learned. State Senate Pro Tempore Monique Limon secured $6.1 million in…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (716+ words) newspress.com SANTA BARBARA, Calif. OpenMinds Mental Health Services, a Santa Barbara nonprofit clinic dedicated to supporting youth, and their families is pleased to announce the launch of psychiatry services. By integrating psychiatric care with psychotherapy, OpenMinds will provide families…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (493+ words) Santa Barbara News-Press MONTECITO, CA – The Montecito Fire Department, in partnership with Montecito Water District, has established two new temporary firefighter housing locations for use during periods of elevated fire risk and other significant weather events. Building on recent collaboration,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1186+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS A proposal to build dozens of rental apartments—in a controversial high-density complex next to a neighborhood of single family homes—is headed to Solvang City Hall. Owners of the nearby Alisal Ranch resort say…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (504+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS Youthclusive, a local youth-led and inclusive theatre company, will open its first Summer production Friday at Center Stage Theater—The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. At Youthclusive, the entire “page-to-stage” process is led by youth…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (355+ words) Santa Barbara News-Press SANTA BARBARA MAYORAL CANDIDATE DEBATESB MAYORAL CANDIDATE DEBATE THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host a special, 21+ Natural History of Mezcal and Agave Spirits tasting and fundraising event on Thursday,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (128+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS Set at the Cabrillo Pavilion on Sunday, September 27, the event will showcase the places, art, and people you won’t want to miss. Property award categories have been adapted to reflect the real and growing importance…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (139+ words) THE NEW VIC THEATREGET TICKETS Now is the time for bold action. Instead, many of those areas are either unremarkable, or downright depressing in the case of the LA River. Then there’s Santa Barbara’s El Pueblo Viejo Plan. It lives…...