Bear Cave Comedy embraces inclusivity
A lot of people lost their jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic, including Santa Barbara resident Samantha Bearman. On the day she found out, she admitted she was crying all night about it. But what came after was an investment in herself, one that has paid off not only for her but for voices of all Read More →
Patagonia takes to social media in trademark infringment dispute
Ventura-based Patagonia has taken to social media to urge drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia, who the company is suing for trademark infringement, to help resolve the dispute. In a May 31 Instagram post, the outdoor apparel company asked Pattie Gonia, the stage name of Wyn Wiley to: · Withdraw all trademark applications. · Read More →
Santa Barbara City Council supports plan for Paseo Nuevo
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West Marine boating stores in choppy waters
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Central Coast jobless rate continues declining in April
The tri-county unemployment rate in April was 4.1%, down from 4.4% in March and 4.8% in February, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released May 1. This was the third consecutive month that the unemployment rate has fallen in the tri-counties. Ventura County’s rate was 4.2% in April compared to 4.4% in Read More →
UCSB’s College of Engineering plans 1st online master’s program
In an effort to expand its engineering programs, the Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara will launch the university’s first fully online master’s degree program in the fall of 2027. Announced May 14, the new Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership is a huge milestone for UCSB, as it will extend the Read More →
$2M in funding secured for SLO Airport
The San Luis Obispo County Airport will be receiving $2.25 million in federal funding to improve its baggage screening system, according to U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal, (D-24), who secured the money. Announced May 20, the airport’s current system is too undersized and too outdated to meet current operational demand. As a result, the grant will Read More →
