Notes and Updates

Rain and wind starts Sunday night! A significant weather system is expected to bring periods of rain and breezy conditions to the Santa Barbara area this week, with showers likely becoming more widespread and potentially heavier by Tuesday and Wednesday as moisture moves in from the Pacific. Forecasts suggest several rounds of precipitation and occasional gusty winds that could impact travel and outdoor plans, so residents should stay updated on changing conditions. For tips on how to prepare yourself and your property for wet weather, check out the county’s official storm readiness information.

https://www.readysbc.org/576/Storm-Readiness

Feb 16

ICE disrupts East Side neighborhood, pepper sprays woman. Around 7:30AM on Wednesday, 1/28 ICE chased a man down Salinas St to the south east from Clifton St. Cars and passersby shouted and protested the ICE presence. At some point ICE officers pepper sprayed a woman. Eventually Santa Barbara police were called and arrived at the scene to mediate the situation. Scene is cleared by 8:00AM.

Jan 28

Sonic booms from SpaceX launch felt in Santa Barbara's East Side neighborhood at 8:47pm and 8:51pm.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/nrol105

Jan 17

Rain expected all weekend. Raincoats and umbrellas recommended.

https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Santa+Barbara+CA?canonicalCityId=544856cc5db6fc320238353421424031798795427cf76295e642a235c0511315

Feb 14, 2025

The rain may take a break this weekend and you should too. Here's to partly cloudy skies!

Feb 7, 2025

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues until February 15. Don't miss out on this once a year event!

https://sbiff.org/

Feb 7, 2025

Santa Barbara International Film Festivals Opens on Tuesday (February 4) night! Stop by to see the stars and wear a jacket for wet weather!

Feb 6, 2025