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Connected Strength fitness studio brings accessible, personal exercise to Santa Barbara

Connected Strength fitness studio brings accessible, personal exercise to Santa Barbara

The studio, which opened in early July, brings Tonal technology to Santa Barbara gymgoers, which creates highly personalized workouts to users

by Sofia Wallace • Santa Barbara News-Press July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

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At UCSB, this science education program sparks connection, innovation among kids

Community

At UCSB, this science education program sparks connection, innovation among kids

Short-term rentals stir long-term grief for Lompoc farmers seeking tax relief from Santa Barbara County

Short-term rentals stir long-term grief for Lompoc farmers seeking tax relief from Santa Barbara County

Neighbors oppose a proposed self-storage facility in western Goleta

Goleta

Neighbors oppose a proposed self-storage facility in western Goleta

Residents rally against ICE on State Street near La Cumbre Plaza

Community

Residents rally against ICE on State Street near La Cumbre Plaza

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Death of dog at day care site in Santa Barbara sparks uproar

Death of dog at day care site in Santa Barbara sparks uproar

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press July 18, 2026July 19, 2026

The death of Bruce the English bulldog sparks global headlines, social media frenzy

The death of Bruce the English bulldog sparks global headlines, social media frenzy

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press July 20, 2026July 23, 2026

A standalone Costco gas station may come to the city of Goleta

A standalone Costco gas station may come to the city of Goleta

by Amanda Velasco • Santa Barbara News-Press July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

‘There’s no cost in dreaming:’ Santa Maria teen goes from juvenile courts to receiving county scholarship

‘There’s no cost in dreaming:’ Santa Maria teen goes from juvenile courts to receiving county scholarship

by Julianna Lozada • Santa Barbara News-Press July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

NEWS

Emma Wood beach access set to change as Ventura bridge project advances

Emma Wood beach access set to change as Ventura bridge project advances

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Large crowd gathers for Indivisible SB rally at Dolphin Fountain in Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara

Large crowd gathers for Indivisible SB rally at Dolphin Fountain in Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara

by Kaitlin Sweeney • Santa Barbara News-Press July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

Cottage Health in Buellton: Planned facility designed to expand footprint and meet outpatient demand

Cottage Health in Buellton: Planned facility designed to expand footprint and meet outpatient demand

by Tom Schultz • Santa Barbara News-Press July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Jury finds man guilty in 2022 Stearns Wharf murder of Camarillo resident

Jury finds man guilty in 2022 Stearns Wharf murder of Camarillo resident

by Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

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The 53rd Santa Barbara to King Harbor race is underway.

As of 3:11pm, 71 of the 90 boats that registered are still racing.

The fleet features boats up to 80-feet in length and has attracted teams from up and down the California coast. The wind as of the start was 12-14 knots out of the west and forecasts conflict on whether that breeze will hold steady or lighten up as boats round Anacapa Island.

The race record was set in 2009 by a 52-foot catamaran which completed the course in 5 hours and 37 minutes. Wind conditions that year were closer to the 20 knot range, considerably stronger than this year.

The race start is run by Santa Barbara Yacht Club, live tracking and a live scoreboard via YB Tracker can be found through their "SB-KH" page.

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Follow along on our Instagram story for coverage of the 53rd annual Santa Barbara to King Harbor race.

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News-Press reporter Kaitlin Sweeney covers today's protest outside of Camp Canine and interviews some of the people upset about the death of Bruce the English Bulldog. #justiceforbruce# CORRECTION: The organizer of the protest is misidentified in the video as Natalia Baker. Her name is Julia Di Sieno.

VOICES

Opinion: Who is Strong Towns? Is Santa Barbara a town to fix or a model to preserve?

Opinion: Who is Strong Towns? Is Santa Barbara a town to fix or a model to preserve?

by Cass Ensberg July 24, 2026July 26, 2026

Letter: Presidio Springs development is about expanding opportunity, not displacing a community

Letter: Presidio Springs development is about expanding opportunity, not displacing a community

by Rob Fredericks, Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Letter: Plans for new gas station are shortsighted

Letter: Plans for new gas station are shortsighted

by Frank DiMarco July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Randy Rowse: Reopening State Street is the right move to boost downtown revival

Randy Rowse: Reopening State Street is the right move to boost downtown revival

by Randy Rowse, Santa Barbara Mayor July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Daniel Fishbein: Santa Barbara not so peachy after warmer winters

Daniel Fishbein: Santa Barbara not so peachy after warmer winters

by Daniel Fishbein July 21, 2026July 22, 2026

Opinion: Opposing the Los Olivos sewer pipeline

Opinion: Opposing the Los Olivos sewer pipeline

by Michelle de Werd July 17, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New book by local author Willard Thompson, “The De La Guerras of Santa Barbara”

New book by local author Willard Thompson, “The De La Guerras of Santa Barbara”

by Willard Thompson July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Hancock Community Education launches tuition-free barbering program

Hancock Community Education launches tuition-free barbering program

by Chris McGuinness, Allan Hancock College July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

PCPA announces new artistic director

PCPA announces new artistic director

by Chris McGuinness, Allan Hancock College July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Tails of Hope fundraiser for Santa Barbara County’s animals returns for a second year

Tails of Hope fundraiser for Santa Barbara County’s animals returns for a second year

by Kathleen Kissee, Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Bob’s Well Bread spotlights novel about the Central Coast

Bob’s Well Bread spotlights novel about the Central Coast

by Jannis Swerman July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Full overnight closure of Highway 192 near Carpinteria set to take place Monday, July 27

Full overnight closure of Highway 192 near Carpinteria set to take place Monday, July 27

by Ashton Harris, Caltrans July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

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Obituary: Kenneth Duane Heimbaugh

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Obituary: Kenneth Duane Heimbaugh

by Charles Heimbaugh July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

UCSB to offer 2-year guaranteed housing for freshman, transfer students

Education

UCSB to offer 2-year guaranteed housing for freshman, transfer students

by Angel Corzo • Santa Barbara News-Press July 26, 2026July 26, 2026

New rides and 8 musical artists make way to this year’s Ventura County Fair

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New rides and 8 musical artists make way to this year’s Ventura County Fair

by Viviana Ruiz • Santa Barbara News-Press July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Obituary: Charles M. Hornick

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Obituary: Charles M. Hornick

by Tracy Hornick Freeman July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

‘Better Building Ordinance aims for streamlined, flexible pathways to downtown Santa Barbara housing

Housing

‘Better Building Ordinance aims for streamlined, flexible pathways to downtown Santa Barbara housing

by Sofia Wallace • Santa Barbara News-Press July 23, 2026July 23, 2026