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Santa Barbara Resident Uses Rivian Truck for Backup Power

Santa Barbara Resident Uses Rivian Truck for Backup Power

A local homeowner is utilizing electric vehicle battery capacity to bypass expensive home storage systems during outages.

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Is using an electric vehicle for home backup power a better option than installing a dedicated battery?


Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

Santa Barbara BCycle Passed One Million Trips

The city bikeshare program achieved the milestone after reaching three million miles traveled.


Car Maintenance

Live Poll

Do you feel local government services remain sufficiently accessible during planned office closures?

Car Maintenance

Santa Barbara DMV Office to Close for Renovations

The DMV office at 535 Castillo St. will undergo building improvements from October 23, 2026, to January 15, 2027.

Santa Barbara DMV Office to Close for Renovations