Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer, Author at Noozhawk

Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop’s ‘Ready to Hang’ artist exhibit and sale features local works in 12-by-12-inch dimensions.

Arts & Entertainment

Local Artists Show Off Work at Community Arts Workshop ‘Ready to Hang’ Event

by Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer November 22, 2022 | 2:15 pmDecember 5, 2022 | 8:21 pm

Annual exhibit and art sale features Santa Barbara-area artists’ work in 12×12-inch dimensions

Members of the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus rehearse for the group’s spring concert at First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara.

Arts & Entertainment

Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus Presents ‘Tomorrows: Songs for a Better Future’ Concert

by Carolyn French, Noozhawk Contributing Writer and Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer May 28, 2022 | 8:04 pmDecember 5, 2022 | 8:21 pm

The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is caring for 32 brown pelican patients which were found sick in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties over the past two days. The cause of their condition is unknown.

Dozens of Sick Pelicans Keeping Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network Busy

by Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer May 16, 2022 | 9:30 pm

Commencement speaker Lisandra Barrera-Rising said, “Returning to school doesn’t have an age limit.” She graduated from Santa Barbara City College on Friday with more than 1,000 others.

SBCC Commencement Celebrates Graduating Class of Varied Backgrounds, Ages

by Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer May 13, 2022 | 9:52 pm

Active COVID-19 Cases Growing in Santa Barbara County; Hospitalizations Remain Low

by Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer May 2, 2022 | 6:58 pm

Community Environmental Council’s Santa Barbara Earth Day celebration moved to the Arlington Theatre this year

Santa Barbara Earth Day Celebration Focuses on Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change

by Carolyn French, Noozhawk Contributing Writer and Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 23, 2022 | 10:00 pmDecember 5, 2022 | 8:21 pm

The Carpinteria City Council adopted the A2 map for district-based council member elections, which will be used starting in 2022. Three districts (Districts 1, 3 and 5) will have members elected in 2022 and two districts (Districts 2 and 4) will hae members elected in 2024.

Carpinteria City Council Adopts District Election Map

by Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 18, 2022 | 5:19 pm

Service and bus line changes are en route for Santa Barbara MTD this spring and summer.

Santa Barbara MTD to Reduce Service, Adjust Bus Routes for Spring and Summer

by Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 12, 2022 | 8:17 pm

The Santa Barbara Solstice Parade moves up State Street in 2016. The parade is back this year after two years off due to the pandemic, but its route will move to Santa Barbara Street since State Street is blocked with outdoor dining areas.

Springtime Events Return After Pandemic Hiatus; Solstice Parade Changes Route

by Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 6, 2022 | 9:35 pm

A beautiful spring day at Santa Barbara Ranch along the Gaviota Coast.

Wind, Heat Advisories Issued for Santa Barbara County

by Lauren Luna, Noozhawk Contributing Writer April 4, 2022 | 4:06 pm