Noozhawk

Goleta School District Trades In Diesel Buses for 2 New Electric Vehicles

District officials use incentives from California programs to acquire two of the $380,000 vehicles, tout Goleta’s relatively flat topography as ideal for electric operation

by Isabella Genovese, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 28, 2024 | 9:00 pmApril 28, 2024 | 9:10 pm

Round Table Luncheon: Caroline Kenny Earns Laguna Blanca’s Phil Womble Award, Spring Playoffs Begin

by Diego Sandoval, Noozhawk Sports Editor April 29, 2024 | 3:13 pmApril 29, 2024 | 3:13 pm

Isla Vista Celebrates Pardall Carnival With Ferris Wheel, Free Food

by Pricila Flores, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 29, 2024 | 2:24 pmApril 29, 2024 | 2:24 pm

Local News

Thanks to Volunteers, Adoptable Shelter Dogs Get Their Day to Play

by Pricila Flores, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 28, 2024 | 10:00 pmApril 28, 2024 | 10:08 pm

Sports

CIF-SS Baseball Playoff Pairings: Santa Barbara High to Host First-Round Matchup on Friday

by Diego Sandoval, Noozhawk Sports Editor April 29, 2024 | 10:25 amApril 29, 2024 | 3:07 pm

Local News

Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Festival Pushes for Plastic-Free Future

by Alissa Orozco, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 28, 2024 | 8:00 pmApril 29, 2024 | 8:40 am

Sports

Mark Patton: Former Gaucho Keeps Ball Rolling in Memory of UCSB’s Biggest Little Fan

by Mark Patton, Noozhawk Sports Columnist April 28, 2024 | 5:00 pmApril 28, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Latest News

Semi-Truck Crash Causes Highway 166 Closure

by Stephanie Zappelli for The San Luis Obispo Tribune April 29, 2024 | 2:42 pmApril 29, 2024 | 2:43 pm

Santa Barbara County Supervisors Approve New Parklet Rules

by Giana Magnoli, Noozhawk Executive Editor April 28, 2024 | 11:00 pmApril 28, 2024 | 11:40 pm

Trial Ordered for Santa Barbara Man Accused of Murdering Girlfriend’s Toddler Daughter

by Tom Bolton, Noozhawk Editor in Chief April 28, 2024 | 8:15 pmApril 28, 2024 | 8:21 pm

Injured Mountain Biker Rescued from Trail Near Paradise Road

by Janene Scully | Noozhawk North County Editor April 28, 2024 | 2:04 pmApril 28, 2024 | 3:14 pm

Dennis Mammana: Here’s How to Make Sense of May’s Falling Stars

by Dennis Mammana April 28, 2024 | 1:30 pmApril 23, 2024 | 2:32 pm

Mission Scholars Celebrates Graduating Class at Fundraiser Event

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 28, 2024 | 9:00 amApril 29, 2024 | 8:44 am

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SPORTS

Four Local Boys Tennis Teams Begin CIF-SS Playoff Race This Week

by Diego Sandoval, Noozhawk Sports Editor April 29, 2024 | 1:58 pmApril 29, 2024 | 3:04 pm

San Marcos’ Taylor Steelman, Carpinteria’s Jackson Melton Swim to Athlete of the Week Honors

by Diego Sandoval, Noozhawk Sports Editor April 29, 2024 | 1:40 pmApril 29, 2024 | 1:40 pm

Dos Pueblos Alums Matthew Wilcox, Grant Hughes Are Volleyball National Champions

by Barry Punzal, Contributing Writer April 29, 2024 | 9:30 amApril 29, 2024 | 12:01 pm

UCSB Baseball Shuts Out CSU Fullerton, 4-0, to Complete Big West Series Sweep

by Ryan Greenberg, Noozhawk Sports Correspondent April 28, 2024 | 8:08 pmApril 28, 2024 | 8:08 pm

Laguna Blanca Comes Up Short in 5-Set Battle With Valencia in CIF Div. 4 Volleyball Playoffs

by Barry Punzal, Contributing Writer April 27, 2024 | 11:01 pmApril 27, 2024 | 11:21 pm

Mike Gutierrez’s Strong Outing Powers UCSB Baseball to 5-1 Win Over CSU Fullerton

by Eric Boose, UCSB Sports Information April 27, 2024 | 10:30 pmApril 28, 2024 | 9:34 am

NOOZHAWK COLUMNISTS

Kirk Greene: Here’s Why Finding Your Right Investment Strategy Is Crucial

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Bill Macfadyen: Spooked by Red Ink, Santa Barbara May Greenlight New Parking Fees

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Captain’s Log: High Winds Both Bad and Beneficial for Sea Life

April 25, 2024 | 3:00 pmApril 22, 2024 | 3:34 pm

OBITUARIES

Jeanine Dunn of Santa Barbara, 1932-2024

Tim Hayes of Santa Barbara, 1957-2024

Glen Henry Mitchel, Jr. of Santa Barbara, 1926-2024

Eckard Dieter Brandes of Montecito, 1936-2024

Mary Jane Skinner of Santa Barbara, 1929-2024

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BUSINESS

BizHawk: Nick the Greek Restaurant Finds ‘Perfect’ Downtown Spot on Santa Barbara’s State Street

Now, for some good news about State Street. Niko Heliotis and brothers Dimitri and Panayioti…

April 25, 2024 | 9:59 pmApril 26, 2024 | 7:50 am

Isla Vista Food Co-op Schedules Grand Re-opening of Downtown Market

Michele Allyn: Role of Buyer’s Agent in a Real Estate Transaction (Part One)

School Zone

Santa Maria High’s Future Business Leaders Participate in State Confab

Fourteen Santa Maria High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students participated in competitive…

April 29, 2024 | 3:19 pmApril 29, 2024 | 3:29 pm

Battle of the Books Separates Real Bookworms from Casual Readers

Charlotte’s Web Bookmobile Offers Summer Teen Volunteer Program

Good for Santa Barbara

PCPA Raises Curtain on Jeweled Jubilee Fundraising Event

Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) and Solvang Theaterfest will hold a joint fundraising event to mark…

April 29, 2024 | 2:17 pmApril 29, 2024 | 2:17 pm

The Victoria Project Urges Support for Newborn and Maternal Health

Share the Hope Benefit Raises $464,000 for Hearst Cancer Resource Center

Arts & Entertainment

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Hosts Free Jarabe Mexicano Performances

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! returns with the final show of the 2023-24 season…

April 29, 2024 | 4:13 pmApril 29, 2024 | 4:14 pm

Local Kenny Loggins Will be a Headliner at 2024 One805LIVE!

Santa Barbara Sister Cities Applauds Young Artists and Authors

Homes & Lifestyle

Mary Hunt: Here Are 7 Clever Ways to Build a Cash Stash

While a lot of us believe we’re saving money when we buy things on sale,…

April 29, 2024 | 11:30 amApril 12, 2024 | 10:39 pm

Richard Montgomery: Future of Multiple Listing Services an Open Question

James Dulley: Here’s the Proper Method to Install a Mailbox Post

Your Health

Mental Wellness Center Promotes Mental Health Awareness Month

During May, which is National Mental Health Awareness Month, Santa Barbara’s Mental Wellness Center has…

April 29, 2024 | 1:59 pmApril 29, 2024 | 1:59 pm

Heidi Hutton Rigoli: End-of-Life Physician Learns Nature’s Way of Dealing With Pain

Local Healthy Families Program Accredited as Home Visit Provider

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