Witnessing the beauty of the Pacific Ocean is by far one of the greatest pleasures while driving on Highway 101 to Santa Barbara.It often seems unfathomable that at one time, that beautiful coastline was once covered with oil wells as early as the turn of the 20th century. (The photo is oil wells in the… Read More Santa Barbara oil disaster gave rise to Earth Day 50 years ago
It’s 1912, and thousands of sports fans fill the stands to watch an exhibition game between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox. This might sound like any Major League Baseball game being played at a stadium in the big city, but this match actually took place at a baseball field right in… Read More Local authors chronicle area’s unique baseball history
November 11th is not only Veterans Day, a special day to honor military veterans. It also marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. This year is extra significant because it marks the 100th anniversary of WWI. In fact, major hostilities of WWI were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th… Read More 100th anniversary of end of World War I recognized locally
It may seem hard to believe today, but Santa Barbara once had some trouble attracting tourists to the area in the 1920s. Santa Barbara was mainly a winter getaway, and the coastal hamlet just wasn’t a draw for many back then during the summer months. The area’s business people decided they wanted to have an… Read More Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days-Fiesta captivates and educates since 1924
July 15th is National Ice Cream Day, and what better way is there to celebrate than heading to your favorite shop serving up the creamy and cold treat.It’s always tough to choose a favorite, and there are many fabulous local places to try (and many up-and-coming places that we’re still learning about). The best ice… Read More Top 10 must-try ice cream shops in the 805
On a visit this month to the Lompoc Valley, we were initially attracted to the vibrant colors of the flowers fields found in town. When we stopped though, it was the wonderfully intoxicating scent of thousand of flowers in the fields that got us to stay even longer. It was well worth it for the… Read More Lompoc Valley flower fields please the senses
