Paul McCartney warms up before getting back in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — “In this next song,” said Paul McCartney, “we’d like you to sing along.”Oh, this was the one?By an hour or so into…
High school beach volleyball: Southern Section girls’ playoff results and updated pairings
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFSTUESDAY’S RESULTS QUARTERFINALS DIVISION 1Mira Costa 4, Edison 1Los Alamitos 4, Santa Margarita 1Redondo Union 4, San Marcos 1JSerra 5,…
Texas company fined $18 million for oil work on California coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — In an action cheered by state environmentalists, the California Coastal Commission has voted to fine a Texas-based oil firm $18 million for failing…
A Texas oil firm is pushing revive drilling off Santa Barbara
More than 50 years ago, a catastrophic oil spill along Santa Barbara’s coastline served to galvanize the modern environmental movement and also helped to usher…
Meghan Markle acknowledges ‘mistakes’ ahead of new Netflix show
For the Duchess of Sussex, the path back to her lifestyle roots was anything but straightforward. The “Suits” star and soon-to-be purveyor of fruit preserves,…
Meghan Markle reveals As Ever, American Riviera Orchard rebrand
The Duchess of Sussex, a Los Angeles native, will take a less California-centric approach to her latest lifestyle business. The “Suits” star, formerly Meghan Markle,…
Quentin Young powers Oaks Christian baseball to victory in opener
When it comes to teenagers who look the part of a future major leaguer, Quentin Young of Oaks Christian comes to mind. Besides being 6…
4 well-loved SoCal nurseries are closing in 2025. What now?
• Three of SoCal’s major growers of unique plants are closing by the end of 2025, along with a beloved garden/nursery.• The reasons? A combination…
Mira Costa wins St. Francis tourney behind MVP Jacob De Armas
Mira Costa High School won the first St. Francis tournament championship Monday night with an 87-72 win over Oak Hills, improving to 17-0 on the…
This cozy enclave near Santa Barbara offers up a dash of star power
• This tiny SoCal neighborhood offers up quaint, low-key vibes, and it’s easy to access off the 101 North.• The new Godmothers Bookstore and Cafe…