Southern California Edison is considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff in parts of Santa Barbara County as soon Monday.

If you're flying in or out of Southern California, consider booking your flight for this small yet delightfully comfortable ...

When I arrived in Santa Barbara in 1983 to begin graduate studies in sociology at UC Santa Barbara, the only professor I knew by name was Richard Flacks.

The Santa Barbara downtown Boys & Girls Club will host a Fiesta style carnival in August. It is in partnership with Old ...

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Thousands of people gathered Saturday for the 'No Kings' protest in Santa Barbara. "I knew there was ...

Californians have plenty more chances to catch a rocket launch in June from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.

June is National Homeownership Month, and it is a time to reflect on the role it plays in strengthening families, building ...

Keep Up the Good Work  Water availability has been a concern in the region of Santa Barbara County since the earliest ...

The City of Santa Barbara is hosting a series of meetings this week to share updates with community members on an upcoming ...

This California town close to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara is an underrated gem that is well known for its particular ...

Jacky Holler, a woman with more than 30 years of financial industry experience, has been named as the new market executive for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties by Bank of America. Announced June 13, ...