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In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's why

Trump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in California as well as Florida, where the federal government has not allowed drilling since 1995 because of concerns about oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

In 2007, scientists recovered a blue whale earplug off Santa Barbara; its 24 wax layers archived 12 years of hormones, mercury, and man-made pollutants

The earwax plug of a blue whale serves as a remarkable indicator of its life history. This wax revealed its exposure to harmful pollutants from birth to its twelfth year. It also showed an increase in stress and testosterone levels as the whale matured. Major stressors included ship noise and…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Controversial California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules

State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

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Santa Barbara dog daycare shut down after couple allegedly given their dog’s remains in the trunk of a vehicle: ‘They killed my dog!’

It's believed that Bruce the dog drowned in a pool at the Santa Barbara facility.

We Got This Covered · Jul 21

Love Boat creator Wilford Lloyd Baumes dies aged 86

According to an obituary from Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Homes in Ohio, Wilford Lloyd Baumes passed away “peacefully” on June 28. He grew up nearby in Amberley Village, Ohio, before moving to Santa Barbara, California, as an adult.

BANG Premier · Jul 2

Electrify America’s Next-Gen EV Charging Stations Are Bigger, Better, And Battery-Backed

A huge battery energy storage system backs the American company’s newest large-format station in California.

InsideEVs · Jun 18

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt loses it after journalist points out he lives in Santa Barbara

‘This is why you only have goblins running everything,’ said the former ‘The Hills’ star

The Independent UK · May 18

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‘Don’t fall!’: foil boarders describe hair-raising shark chase caught on video off California coast

Foil boarders were pursued by shark – likely a great white – off Santa Barbara before it lost interest and swam away

The Guardian - US · May 1

Terrifying footage shows huge shark stalking hydrofoilers off Santa Barbara coast

The man said there was no time to be scared, even as the shark trailed him for what he said was longer than usual

The Independent UK · Apr 30

California's fight over pipeline tests state's right to push back against Washington during war

California continues to fight the Trump administration after it defied state officials to restart oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast in the name of national security

The Independent UK · Apr 27

In This Santa Barbara Home, the Kitchen Backsplash Set the Tone for the Whole Property's Design — a Mediterranean-Inspired Nest Sculpted From Glaze, Textures, and Memories

A leak in the existing kitchen expanded the scope of the 1980s renovation, leaving room for interior designer Abbie Naber to create layered spaces and add depth through tiling and color

Livingetc · Apr 5

Was There A Plot to Kill Charlie Kirk? Erika Kirk Allegedly Met With TPUSA Spokesman in Unmarked Building Before Husband's Assassination

Candace Owens disputes Erika Kirk's assassination day timeline, alleging she met Andrew Kolvet at an unmarked building before Charlie Kirk was shot, suggesting a potential plot.

International Business Times UK · Mar 27

Surfer found clinging to lobster pot buoy by rescuers after being swept out to sea

The Santa Barbara Fire Department used a drone to locate the 26-year-old stranded surfer

The Independent UK · Feb 7

California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for approving an oil company's plans to restart two oil pipelines along the state's coast

The Independent UK · Jan 23

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Homes & Gardens · Jan 23

'For Just a Moment, I Was Like, Is This Too Modern?!’ – This Interior Designer Shows Just How Contemporary You Can Go in a Historic Home

Renovating a period home in Santa Barbara saw Hearth Home Interiors play with eras, style and textures to create a space that is nothing but charm

BANG Premier · Jan 22

Martin Short almost ruined Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding

Martin Short nearly derailed Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s 2025 Santa Barbara wedding after mistakenly cutting into their heart-shaped wedding cake early.

MusicRadar · Jan 13

“The SG that I had at the Ozzy gig, that guitar needed a louder pickup but I still wanted that true-to-life guitar sound that I like”: Slash and Seymour Duncan dial up the raunch with the Guns N’ Roses legend’s signature 3.0 humbuckers

NAMM 2026: Hand-wired in Santa Barbara, they're not just for Les Pauls or SGs. Slash has one in his BC Rich Mockingbird – and they'd work a treat in a hotrodded S-style

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

From Norfolk to Santa Barbara: here's where the royals are spending Christmas this year

With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stripped of his titles, there have been some adjustments to the Sandringham guestlist this year

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International Business Times UK · Dec 12, 2025

Charlie Puth Confronts Elon Musk Over SpaceX Noise After Pregnant Wife Left 'Really Frightened'

Charlie Puth has appealed directly to Elon Musk after a 3am SpaceX rocket launch 'violently' shook his Santa Barbara home and frightened his pregnant wife.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Charlie Puth begs Elon Musk to quiet rocket launches near his house after scaring his pregnant wife

Pop star said sonic booms ‘violently shook our whole house’

GamesRadar · Dec 9, 2025

The Last of Us 2 ending explained

All the questions and character fates we're still left with by The Last of Us 2 ending

Cycling Weekly · Nov 20, 2025

Stinner's Gibraltar Podium is a handcrafted, made-in-the-USA titanium road bike with dream-build potential — all for under $7K

Even in stock form, this Santa Barbara–built machine is smooth, lively and ready for long days with ample room to grow into a true dream build

The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2025

California: powerful ‘atmospheric river’ storm prompts evacuation warnings

Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties prepare for deluge and possible landslides this weekend

BANG Premier · Oct 15, 2025

Adam Sandler to be honoured at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Adam Sandler will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) in February.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill

One of California’s worst oil spills occurred off the Santa Barbara coast in 2015, when a corroded pipeline burst

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