Reader support is what makes Noozhawk possible: breaking news, investigations, sports, and local coverage no one else is doing.
If you've been meaning to contribute, now is the time.
No corporate owners. No outside agenda.
Hawks Club members keep Noozhawk independent and accountable only to Santa Barbara County readers.
We’re grateful for your role in powering Noozhawk’s reporting.
Help us continue our mission in Santa Barbara County.
No paywalls. No subscriptions. Noozhawk is free for everyone!
If you like what we're doing — or just want to see more Santa Barbara County news — click here to support our mission. 
For the latest news in Santa Barbara County — delivered right to your inbox.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Freedom Warming Shelters will be open countywide at the following locations, 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Dec. 23-25.
Santa Maria
Wednesday and Thursday
Atkinson Center
1000 N. Railroad Ave.
Lompoc
333 N. 2nd St.
Isla Vista
Isla Vista Community Center
976 Embarcadero del Mar
Santa Barbara
Unitarian Societv
1535 Santa Barbara St.
Carpinteria
Tuesday
Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building
941 Walnut St.
