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‘They came and crashed my boats before I had a chance to rescue them:’ The mystery behind two washed-up boats on Butterfly Beach

‘They came and crashed my boats before I had a chance to rescue them:’ The mystery behind two washed-up boats on Butterfly Beach

Heal the Ocean representative claims beached boats cause environmental harm, but questions remain about how the boats ended up on the beach

by Julianna Lozada • Santa Barbara News-Press July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

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Environmental and safety concerns aside, judge rules Carpinteria Salt Marsh house permit legal

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Environmental and safety concerns aside, judge rules Carpinteria Salt Marsh house permit legal

Santa Barbara OKs cliffside house on Mesa, but calls for bluff development policy change

Housing

Santa Barbara OKs cliffside house on Mesa, but calls for bluff development policy change

Rent stabilization ordinance in Santa Barbara stalls again over the details

Rent stabilization ordinance in Santa Barbara stalls again over the details

SBCC temporarily closes program for low-income, first-generation students

Education

SBCC temporarily closes program for low-income, first-generation students

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Death of dog at day care site in Santa Barbara sparks uproar

Death of dog at day care site in Santa Barbara sparks uproar

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press July 18, 2026July 19, 2026

The death of Bruce the English bulldog sparks global headlines, social media frenzy

The death of Bruce the English bulldog sparks global headlines, social media frenzy

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press July 20, 2026July 23, 2026

A standalone Costco gas station may come to the city of Goleta

A standalone Costco gas station may come to the city of Goleta

by Amanda Velasco • Santa Barbara News-Press July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

‘There’s no cost in dreaming:’ Santa Maria teen goes from juvenile courts to receiving county scholarship

‘There’s no cost in dreaming:’ Santa Maria teen goes from juvenile courts to receiving county scholarship

by Julianna Lozada • Santa Barbara News-Press July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

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New rides and 8 musical artists make way to this year’s Ventura County Fair

New rides and 8 musical artists make way to this year’s Ventura County Fair

by Viviana Ruiz • Santa Barbara News-Press July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Isla Vista residents set to vote on new tax to pay for safer sidewalks, better parking and improved lighting

Isla Vista residents set to vote on new tax to pay for safer sidewalks, better parking and improved lighting

by Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

‘Better Building Ordinance aims for streamlined, flexible pathways to downtown Santa Barbara housing

‘Better Building Ordinance aims for streamlined, flexible pathways to downtown Santa Barbara housing

by Sofia Wallace • Santa Barbara News-Press July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Jury finds man guilty in 2022 Stearns Wharf murder of Camarillo resident

Jury finds man guilty in 2022 Stearns Wharf murder of Camarillo resident

by Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

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The 53rd Santa Barbara to King Harbor race is underway.

As of 3:11pm, 71 of the 90 boats that registered are still racing.

The fleet features boats up to 80-feet in length and has attracted teams from up and down the California coast. The wind as of the start was 12-14 knots out of the west and forecasts conflict on whether that breeze will hold steady or lighten up as boats round Anacapa Island.

The race record was set in 2009 by a 52-foot catamaran which completed the course in 5 hours and 37 minutes. Wind conditions that year were closer to the 20 knot range, considerably stronger than this year.

The race start is run by Santa Barbara Yacht Club, live tracking and a live scoreboard via YB Tracker can be found through their "SB-KH" page.

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Follow along on our Instagram story for coverage of the 53rd annual Santa Barbara to King Harbor race.

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News-Press reporter Kaitlin Sweeney covers today's protest outside of Camp Canine and interviews some of the people upset about the death of Bruce the English Bulldog. #justiceforbruce# CORRECTION: The organizer of the protest is misidentified in the video as Natalia Baker. Her name is Julia Di Sieno.

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Opinion: Who is Strong Towns? Is Santa Barbara a town to fix or a model to preserve?

Opinion: Who is Strong Towns? Is Santa Barbara a town to fix or a model to preserve?

by Cass Ensberg July 24, 2026July 26, 2026

Letter: Presidio Springs development is about expanding opportunity, not displacing a community

Letter: Presidio Springs development is about expanding opportunity, not displacing a community

by Rob Fredericks, Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Letter: Plans for new gas station are shortsighted

Letter: Plans for new gas station are shortsighted

by Frank DiMarco July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Randy Rowse: Reopening State Street is the right move to boost downtown revival

Randy Rowse: Reopening State Street is the right move to boost downtown revival

by Randy Rowse, Santa Barbara Mayor July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Daniel Fishbein: Santa Barbara not so peachy after warmer winters

Daniel Fishbein: Santa Barbara not so peachy after warmer winters

by Daniel Fishbein July 21, 2026July 22, 2026

Opinion: Opposing the Los Olivos sewer pipeline

Opinion: Opposing the Los Olivos sewer pipeline

by Michelle de Werd July 17, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Se solicita la opinión comunitaria sobre las nuevas unidades de alojamiento de la Cárcel de la Sucursal Norte a medida que se eliminan progresivamente las camas de la Cárcel Principal

Se solicita la opinión comunitaria sobre las nuevas unidades de alojamiento de la Cárcel de la Sucursal Norte a medida que se eliminan progresivamente las camas de la Cárcel Principal

by Kelsey Gerckens Buttitta, County of Santa Barbara July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Community input sought on new Northern Branch Jail housing units as Main Jail beds are phased out

Community input sought on new Northern Branch Jail housing units as Main Jail beds are phased out

by Kelsey Gerckens Buttitta, County of Santa Barbara July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Masq(p)arade! puts out call for performers for sixth annual show

Masq(p)arade! puts out call for performers for sixth annual show

by Darian Bleecher, Masq(p)arade July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Wildfires pose significant threat to historic landmarks, UCSB researchers find

Wildfires pose significant threat to historic landmarks, UCSB researchers find

by Sonia Fernandez, UCSB July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Isabel Bayrakdarian and Eric D’Hoker elected to CAMA Board of Directors

Isabel Bayrakdarian and Eric D’Hoker elected to CAMA Board of Directors

by Justin Rizzo-Weaver, Community Arts Music Association July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Seven radiologists join Pueblo Radiology Associates

Seven radiologists join Pueblo Radiology Associates

by Kimberly Quinn-Colvin, Pueblo Radiology Medical Group July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

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53rd Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race sees consistent winds and good racing

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