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Science Pub: Restoring Coastal Kelp Forests
9+ hour, 30+ min ago (320+ words) Mon, May 11 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 18 E. Ortega St. Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant In 1983, El Ni'o scoured the seabed off the Central Coast, displacing rocks that previously anchored Giant Kelp. Human-made barriers in the watershed have prevented new rocks from reaching the coast,…...
Santa Barbara’s Supernovae Superstar
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (519+ words) UCSB Grad Student Helps Crack Code Behind Power and "Chirps" of Exploding Stars While the model could account for the astounding energies needed for superluminosity, Howell said, it could not explain the strange periodic bumps in brightness that researchers also…...
Heal the Ocean Welcomes Phyllis Grifman to Board of Directors
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (228+ words) Throughout her distinguished career, Grifman has championed the integration of rigorous scientific research with effective public policy and community engagement. Her expertise spans coastal resilience, water quality, climate adaptation, marine pollution, and science communication " making her an extraordinary addition to…...
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Gets New Grove of Ultra-Rare Pines
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (715+ words) The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden welcomed its newest residents with a ribbon cutting on Friday " though the stars of the show were easy to miss. Guests peered past the bright red ribbon, searching for the tiny Torrey pine saplings just…...
SBCE Expands Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP) to Include HVAC Systems
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (186+ words) SANTA BARBARA, CA " November 18, 2025 Heat pump appliances are highly energy-efficient, using electricity to move heat rather than generating it. Heat pump HVAC systems provide both heating and cooling in the same appliance, making homes more comfortable year-round. Because heat pumps…...
Santa Barbara County Experiences Hottest St. Patrick’s Day on Record
1+ week, 3+ day ago (162+ words) Temperatures Are Almost 30 Degrees Hotter than Average March Temps According to National Weather Service Data, Santa Barbara experienced its hottest-ever St. Patrick's Day this year. Temperatures typically peak at 66 degrees in March, but this week's extreme heat wave has sent…...
Space Base to Host Mission Update in Santa Barbara
1+ week, 4+ day ago (307+ words) Tue, Mar 17 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, Calif. VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (March 16, 2026) Vandenberg Space Force Base is taking its community speaker series "Mission Update," on the road for its second iteration on Tuesday, March 17, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at…...
Santa Barbara’s Planning Commission Considers New Rules for Solar Power
1+ week, 4+ day ago (780+ words) With its sunny days and south-facing coast, Santa Barbara County is well positioned to harness solar energy. On Wednesday, the county's Planning Commission discussed proposed updates to the rules for different solar power projects. Commissioners and members of the public…...
When Trees Come Down: Inside Santa Barbara’s Urban Forest Debate
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (1119+ words) Vic Trace Reservoir Project Offers a Window into How City Decides Which Trees Stay and Which Must Go Trees evoke a lot of emotion. For some residents, a particular oak, eucalyptus, or stone pine becomes their tree " a calming presence…...
City of Santa Barbara Invites You to ‘Own Your Impact’
2+ week, 3+ day ago (577+ words) New Campaign Features Monthly Challenges and Prizes to Help Residents Build Green Habits Environmental issues can feel big and overwhelming " like the world is on fire and we're powerless to stop it from burning." But even small actions can help…...