Articles From : tMo
Goleta Waterfalls
Tom captures photos of the beautiful yet brief waterfalls in Goleta.
The Ellwood Queen
A Santa Ana developer is buying Ellwood Cooper's old farm in Goleta and has plans to develop where historic buildings and a Champion Tree are not legally protected from demolition.
Crowds Show Up for Goleta Holiday Parade
Old Town Goleta was the place to be Saturday night for the 3rd Goleta Holiday Parade.
The Goleta Slough
The Goleta slough as we know it today is a narrow, semi stagnant waterway that winds through the large marsh beside the airport.
How Turnpike Got Its Name
Growing up in Goleta, Turnpike had one meaning; it was the next big street after Patterson, but there's a bigger story behind it.
Two Hangars
You may already know about two historic Goleta hangars, but lately, a couple of different groups have begun to organize plans to try to save them.
Barnsdall Models
Everybody knows and loves this beautiful old building. We have for decades. And we are all waiting patiently for the city to save it.
Daniel Hill: The Man Who Named Goleta
Daniel Hill was one of the biggest American influences on Santa Barbara and Goleta. He was an industrious craftsman that, among other things, changed the way houses were built in this sleepy little pueblo.
Watching an Octopus Hunt
Tom shares stunning photos of an octopus hunting in a Central Coast tidepool.
The Sub Commander and the Cactus Myth, Debunked
Tom debunks a local myth regarding the attack on Ellwood by a Japanese submarine in 1942.
Perfect Wavestorm
January brought a lot of waves to Goleta, greeted by a record number of surfers, but the locals always find a way to get some surf to themselves.
Goleta History Video: Bishop Ranch
The last large open space in Goleta, the parcel now known as Bishop Ranch has been the object of man's desire throughout Goleta's history. And it still is today!
San Marcos Dairy
Tom details the history of the San Marcos Dairy in Goleta from the 1930s.
So Long 2020
We got waves for the end of 2020, and they're still coming in.
Thanksgiving Surf
Tom shares his thanks to the surf gods for waves a plenty during the holiday week.
Coal Oil Point, Campbell Ranch and Devereux School
Devereux Point, also known as Coal Oil Point, is a popular surf spot and a great place for a nice walk on the beach. But, like most places in Goleta, there’s a lot of interesting history here.
Bacara Pollution
Tom takes photos of pollution and debris surrounding the Bacara Resort near Haskell's Beach.
Fairview Avenue
Fairview Avenue is one of Goleta’s main thoroughfares today. But who knew it’s also one of the oldest routes in Goleta?
No Mask Required (Part 2)
In No Mask Required Part 2, we head to the backcountry for one last fling before the creeks dried up for summer.
No Mask Required (Part 1)
Take your mask off your face and your mind off the latest case count, and enjoy some photos of outdoor activities.