Smiles and cheers of joy spread up and down the streets on Santa Barbara and Ortega streets. Thousands gathered for the 51st ...

The June gloom gave way to sun as a multicolor stream of performers and floats made their way down Santa Barbara Street to ...

What started with a single Flow Hive and a fascination with honey on tap has blossomed into one of Carpinteria’s most beloved ...

After the 1925 earthquake devastated Santa Barbara and a portion of State Street, the survivors were left with the decision ...

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade will feature 20 floats made possible by countless volunteers and artists.

If the standing room only crowds at Monday’s Bloomsday celebration are any indication, Santa Barbara’s love of literature is ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A historical Filipino exhibit in Santa Barbara is wrapping up on Sunday. The exhibit, Manongs on the Central Coast: Forming ...

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The popular vintage clothing store is expanding with a new 9,000-square-feet location full of its signature curated goods.

The Santa Cruz is classier and more comfortable, more SUV than truck. It can tow more than the Ford, but it lacks the heavy hauling strength. The best one for buyers really comes down to intended use.

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday. No coastal watches or warnings were issued.

Hi. my name is Leeanna Pletcher. I’ve worked at Long Branch Nature Center for the past 3 years as a park naturalist aide, helping Bobbi, and other staff. I’d like to say a few words about ...