On Tuesday, $1.4 million in federal funding was issued to build an additional 8.7 miles of contiguous multi-use paths ...

Southern California Edison could shut off power for thousands of customers in Santa Barbara County starting Tuesday night ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - 18-year-old Augustine Jilote is up bright and early working at the Unity ...

Richard Carlos Hernandez Richard Carlos Hernandez was born on Sept. 12, 1948, and raised in Santa Barbara. He was the son of Salvador and Connie (Torres) ...

On Monday at 11:31 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory valid from Tuesday midnight until Wednesday 6 ...

As the new year begins and we reflect on ways to make a positive impact on the world, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is inviting everyone to make native plant conservation a part of their 2025 New Year ...

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a coastal flood advisory at 5:22 p.m. on Monday valid for Wednesday between 1 a.m. and 9 ...

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A pregnant Santa Barbara woman plummeted to her death while hiking in Greece over the holidays. Clara Thomann, 33, fell about ...

Santa Barbara, often called the “American Riviera,” is a coastal jewel known for its Mediterranean climate, stunning ocean ...

A Wind Advisory is in effect for SLO and Santa Barbara counties until 10 a.m. Sunday, January 5th. Wind gusts will range between 35 to 50 mph, with the winds diminishing during the day on Sunday.

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors fell to UC Santa Barbara at home on Thursday 64-61. Hawaii trailed 31-28 at halftime after the ...