Jan 9, 2025 · • U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) was sworn into his fifth term in Congress representing the 24th District on Jan. 3.“As someone who grew up, got his first job and a great education, and started a family on the Central Coast, I am deeply grateful to continue working on its behalf in Congress,” Carbajal said in a statement.

• On Dec. 19, 2024, the U.S. Senate approved U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal’s (D-Santa Barbara) bill to rename the post office on E. Battles Road in Santa Maria in honor of Larry Lavagnino, the city’s former mayor and City Council member.“Every community should be so lucky to have a Larry Lavagnino,” Carbajal said in a press release.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors recently decided to allow the Sheriff’s Office to negotiate a new shorter-term contract with the current jail health care provider, despite voicing concerns about the company’s money troubles and ability to offer quality care.

Dec 19, 2024 · Chumash Fire Department Capt. Quntan Garcia placed a stalky beige plant into my hand and slowly trickled water from his Kirkland water bottle over it.. My hands were slightly coated with dust after spending a dry October day outside on Sierra Madre in Los Padres National Forest. “This is soap plant,” he explained as he continued pouring water and told me to start rubbing my hands together.

Jan 2, 2025 · More than 4.5 million Western monarch butterflies once landed along the California coast to spend their winters, a number that has declined by 95 percent since the 1980s, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

May 2, 2024 · Editor's note: Santa Maria Speedway General Manager David Castaneda told the Sun after the paper went to press that races have been postponed due to logistical issues, and the speedway is holding an open practice on May 11 from 4 to 9 p.m. instead. Residents can come and watch people practice, but no concessions will be available, and it’s $40 per person for a …

Jan 16, 2025 · • The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians received a $1.4 million grant through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help with the planning and community engagement efforts for an 8.7-mile path that would connect the Santa Ynez Reservation with Buellton, Solvang, and other parts of the valley. “Our tribe is thankful for receiving this grant and having the opportunity to create a network of ...

Jan 2, 2025 · With Temecula’s wine industry as a guidepost, the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association aims to increase local wine sales and tourism by more than doubling its revenue.. From September 2022 to September 2023, Temecula’s wine industry visitation increased by 18 percent, thanks to its wine business improvement district (BID), according to vintners association Chief Executive Officer ...

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Jul 5, 2011 · The money was donated to each of these agencies for hiring costs, license renewals, expanding tutoring programs, and funding pilot programs. “We are so honored be able to award grants to these amazing organizations doing important work for women, children, and families in the North County communities,” said Didi Reynoso, co-chair of the Women’s Fund.