Santa barbara news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from Santa Barbara, California:
Local News
- Santa Barbara County Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,434. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
- Santa Barbara City Council Approves Budget for 2022-2023: The Santa Barbara City Council approved a budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, which includes a 3.5% increase in the city's general fund. (Noozhawk)
- UC Santa Barbara Researchers Discover New Species of Sea Slug: A team of researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, has discovered a new species of sea slug in the waters off the coast of California. (Santa Barbara Independent)
Crime and Public Safety
- Santa Barbara Police Arrest Suspect in String of Burglaries: The Santa Barbara Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a string of burglaries in the city's downtown area. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
- Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Hit-and-Run: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a hit-and-run collision that occurred in Goleta. (Noozhawk)
Business and Economy
- Santa Barbara-Based Company Raises $10 Million in Funding: A Santa Barbara-based company that develops software for the hospitality industry has raised $10 million in funding. (Santa Barbara Business Times)
- New Restaurant Opens in Downtown Santa Barbara: A new restaurant has opened in downtown Santa Barbara, offering a menu of farm-to-table cuisine. (Santa Barbara Independent)
Education
- UC Santa Barbara Receives Grant to Study Climate Change: The University of California, Santa Barbara, has received a grant to study the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
- Santa Barbara City College Receives Grant to Support Student Success: Santa Barbara City College has received a grant to support student success and completion rates. (Noozhawk)
Community Events
- Santa Barbara Film Festival Announces Lineup for 2022: The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced its lineup for 2022, featuring a range of films from around the world. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
- Santa Barbara Bowl Announces Summer Concert Series: The Santa Barbara Bowl has announced its summer concert series, featuring a range of acts including rock, pop, and jazz. (Santa Barbara Independent)