Santa Barbara is ramping up efforts to shut down illegal vacation rentals and is even considering a new home-sharing ...

While Gifford Fire flames have shifted north, residents in the Cuyama Valley are now dealing with damaged property, power outages and a closed highway, ...

Our live bait operations at our local harbors sell anchovies and sardines, but few people understand how the live bait gets ...

UC Santa Barbara's women's soccer team, the defending Big West champion, was picked second behind Hawai'i in the conference's preseason coaches' poll on ...

A year ago, Mic Paul was having surgery and recovering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, a rare condition that restricts blood flow to the heart. At ...

David R. Carpenter David R. Carpenter passed away on July 21, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was 86 years old. Dave was born on March ...

The joy of walking in the Children’s Fiesta Parade perfectly captured my feelings about Santa Barbara’s annual Old Spanish Days celebration. Surrounded by ...

Following a culinary career change, former film composer Amy Baer founded Epicurean Santa Barbara, which provides a modern take on the supper club model.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, in partnership with the city of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department, is bringing its Landscape Transformation ...

Dignity Health Central Coast’s Physician Mentor Program has wrapped up another season, inspiring 65 local students with real-world healthcare experiences.

Jesus Christ was slightly restating our original question with, “What is the purpose of THIS life?” He was saying this life is only the beginning of a much longer sojourn in our next and final life.

The Draft Environmental Justice Element has been released and will be heading to the County Planning Commission for a public hearing, 9 a.m. Aug. 27 in ...