15+ hour, 38+ min ago  (698+ words) [Noozhawk's note: We republish news articles and commentaries from'CalMatters'on state and local policy issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers.] A few days ago, Santa Monica's city and civic figures'ceremonially opened a 13-unit apartment complex'called Berkeley Station for low-income families…...

4+ hour, 30+ min ago  (90+ words) Seal Plank'Noozhawk Keep Local News Truly Local No corporate owners. No outside agenda. Hawks Club members keep Noozhawk independent and accountable only to Santa Barbara County readers. Our Community Needs Your Voice We're grateful for your role in powering Noozhawk's…...

11+ hour, 56+ min ago  (569+ words) Dos Pueblos High School is the only high school in the Santa Barbara Unified School District without a designated press box at its stadium." That could soon change. The Dos Pueblos Media & Athletics Center Committee, the parent-run Dos Pueblos Press…...

19+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1121+ words) Finding the right summer camp for your child can feel overwhelming with so many great options available across Santa Barbara. That's why Noozhawk's ParentNooz Summer Camp Guide brings local families a curated look at the programs that make summer both…...

19+ hour, 15+ min ago  (291+ words) The Santa Barbara County Water Agency, in partnership with local water providers, has announced that applications are open for the 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest. The annual contest honors county residents who have transformed their outdoor spaces into beautiful, water-efficient landscapes....

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (121+ words) Montecito Fire Chief David Neels Retires'noozhawk.com Keep Local News Truly Local No corporate owners. No outside agenda. Hawks Club members keep Noozhawk independent and accountable only to Santa Barbara County readers. Our Community Needs Your Voice We're grateful for…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (330+ words) Last September, Santa Barbara resident Elizabeth Brooks was using a crosswalk on Shoreline Drive when a large truck sped into the wrong side of the street just to pass her. That incident pushed her to start sending emails to City…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (498+ words) Santa Barbara County is blessed with a diversity of vital nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health, well-being, growth, civic leadership and compassion of our community. Charitable giving and philanthropy are part of our identity, which is why'Noozhawk'is proud to…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (91+ words) Stealth Bomber Flyover'Noozhawk Keep Local News Truly Local No corporate owners. No outside agenda. Hawks Club members keep Noozhawk independent and accountable only to Santa Barbara County readers. Our Community Needs Your Voice We're grateful for your role in powering…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (272+ words) The Allan Hancock College rodeo team hosted its home rodeo in Santa Maria over the weekend, drawing collegiate riders and ropers to the Elks Event Center. Now in its second year, the Jim Glines Memorial College Rodeo featured two days…...