For the second time this summer, the Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo backcountry is home to California’s largest wildfire. The Gifford Fire, which has closed Highway 166 for days, has exploded in size ...

By Starr Hall In a world where most AI conversations occur behind screens, in data centers, or on Zoom calls, a new wave of collaboration is quietly unfolding in Santa Barbara, marked by handshakes, ...

By F.T. “Ted” Muegenburg Less than 1% of estates are subject to estate tax – sometimes called “death tax” -- under the current exemption limit of $13,990,00, but come January 1, 2026, the Estate, Gift ...

By Staff Report To help promote outdoor recreation for students and the community, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation evenly split the cost of a $76,730 ...

The Allan Hancock College Foundation received a $45,000 donation from CoastHills Credit Union to support a variety of college programs, scholarships and student engagement initiatives throughout 2025.

Arraignment for a CSU Channel Islands professor on a federal charge of allegedly assaulting immigration agents has been postponed until Aug. 25 after he was hospitalized.

Shares of The Trade Desk, an advertising tech company based in Ventura, fell as much as 29% in after-hours trading on Aug. 7 following the company’s announcement of its second-quarter earnings.

Bank of America recently released its annual Gen Z Better Money Habits report on Aug. 1 and found that nearly two-thirds of Gen-Zers (ages 18-28) are feeling optimistic and confident about their ...

An exterior shot of the former Staples building on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara purchased by UC Santa Barbara. (courtesy photo) The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association is rolling ...

Goleta-based AppFolio, a software company for the real estate industry, announced July 31 that its board of directors has appointed Tim Eaton as CFO, effective July 30. “Tim’s appointment reflects his ...