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Neighbors oppose a proposed self-storage facility in western Goleta

Neighbors oppose a proposed self-storage facility in western Goleta

Story poles were put up for the proposed facility before it goes to the Design Review Board on Aug. 11

by Amanda Velasco • Santa Barbara News-Press July 24, 2026July 25, 2026

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Protesters gather outside Camp Canine, call for accountability after bulldog’s drowning in Santa Barbara

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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

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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

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Large crowd gathers for Indivisible SB rally at Dolphin Fountain in Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara

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

Cottage Health in Buellton: Planned facility designed to expand footprint and meet outpatient demand

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by Tom Schultz • Santa Barbara News-Press July 20, 2026July 20, 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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Jul 22

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The protest and rally builds in Santa Barbara as marchers take to the streets in support of Bruce the English Bulldog. #justiceforbruce.

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Dozens of people turn out to mourn, protest and rally at Camp Canine, where Bruce the English Bulldog died by drowning in Santa Barbara. News-Press reporter Kaitlin Sweeney is on the scene with live reports. Check newspress.com later for story.

VOICES

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 24, 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

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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

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PCPA announces new artistic director

PCPA announces new artistic director

by Chris McGuinness, Allan Hancock College July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Tails of Hope fundraiser for Santa Barbara County’s animals returns for a second year

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Full overnight closure of Highway 192 near Carpinteria set to take place Monday, July 27

Full overnight closure of Highway 192 near Carpinteria set to take place Monday, July 27

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Endangered sunflower sea stars return to sea center

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