Black Bear Nudges Window at Santa Barbara Home
A video shows a black bear bumping its nose against a closed window of a house off State Route 154 near Santa Barbara.
Live Poll
Do you think bear sightings near homes are increasing in your area?
Santa Barbara Pets News
Wildlife
Santa Barbara Zoo Expands Annual Halloween Event
The zoo has introduced new daytime and adult-only evening programming for its long-running holiday festivities.
Large Animals
Live Poll
Should local public boards prioritize industrial development over traditional community use of their land?
Earl Warren Showgrounds Rejects Data Center Proposal
The local board voted to decline development plans while also addressing facility financial shifts and future planning.
Dogs
Live Poll
Do you believe participating in a support group helps with the grief of losing a pet?
Joan Hunter Mayer Expanded Pet Grief Support Services
The Santa Barbara dog trainer added specialized pet loss coaching and a public support group to her practice.
Pet Health
Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes Capybara Antonio
The zoo humanely euthanized Antonio after his health sharply declined while he was being treated for multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer.
