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Local Octobots Robotics Team Returns From Robotics World Championship In Houston
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (297+ words) Dos Pueblos High School-based, Octobots Robotics Team, an all-volunteer club of more than 30 high school students, recently returned from the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas where the team competed alongside some of the top high school robotics programs…...
Celebrate Summer Reading with Santa Barbara Public Library
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (226+ words) Children can pick up an Adventure Log at any library location to set their goals and track their reading progress. Each time they visit the library and talk with a staff member about their reading, they'll earn colorful beads to…...
Santa Maria Man Found in In-n-Out Parking Lot with Stab Wounds Succumbs to Injuries
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At SBCEO's Annual Education Celebration, Educators and Innovative Teaching Practices Get the Spotlight
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (276+ words) The spotlight belonged to public education's finest Thursday night at SBCEO's annual Education Celebration. Hosted by the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO), the evening recognized the people who shape classrooms, inspire students, and strengthen communities across Santa Barbara County....
Cats of the Week: Patience & Poppy
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (123+ words) These sweet bonded kitten sisters are looking for their forever home together! Patience. A striking dark-colored torti female with a personality as vibrant as her beautiful green eyes. As the fearless leader of her litter, she's full of confidence and…...
California bill moves to make cheaper alternative fuel available to more drivers
9+ hour, 57+ min ago (587+ words) In the face of the nation's highest gas prices, California lawmakers approved a bill to ease restrictions on E85 conversion kits " devices that let conventional gasoline cars run on a cheaper, mostly ethanol fuel blend. Assembly Bill 2046, dubbed the "Access to…...
End of May ISS
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (304+ words) Weather permitting, the International Space Station will be making some nicely visible passes in Santa Barbara's evening skies over the next week. Its orbit may change, and I've only listed the best evening events. To get the latest and most…...
Santa Barbara Sunset Sips debuts Father's Day Weekend
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (459+ words) A New Monthly Sunset Cruise Music Series Looking for something new and fun to do in Santa Barbara? Introducing Santa Barbara Sunset Sips by En Fuego Events, The Condor Express and Heart n Soul Mixology. "This will be a monthly…...
Goleta Woman Arrested for Embezzling from Ventura County Equine Hospital
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (195+ words) A 36-year-old Goleta woman has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling approximately $67, 000 from Humphrey, Giacopuzzi & Associates Equine Hospital in Somis, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Detectives with the Camarillo Investigation Bureau identified Colleen Whiting, 36 of Goleta, in April…...
CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (408+ words) edhat The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon. The new tools, available at CDFW's Ocean Salmon Fishery Information…...