Mothers’ Helpers: Helping Mothers this Holiday Season and Beyond
By Clarissa Rios   |   December 17, 2024

For the past 15 years, the nonprofit organization Mothers’ Helpers has supported low-income families in Santa Barbara county by providing them access to essential baby items. This holiday season, the organization is hosting a Christmas program that allows community sponsors to purchase and wrap gifts for selected families, bringing a bit of magic and cheer […]

Santa Barbara County Seeks Solution to Cannabis Odor Problem
By Clarissa Rios   |   November 19, 2024

From sufficient tax revenue to operating locations, the cannabis industry has received its share of heat – but no other complaint has been vocalized more than the odor surrounding the industry. Over 2,500 odor complaints have been filed in the past four years. As that number continues to rise, the county is grappling with setting […]