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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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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) ...

The City of Santa Barbara has completed removing the damaged home along Las Alturas Road after part of the road collapsed, ...

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

A red flag warning is in effect for much of southern California until Thursday as extremely gusty winds and low humidity have primed the region for wildfires.

A deputy from the CCSO was injured after a vehicle collided with his patrol car, lights and sirens activated, while enroute ...

Wind speeds: The National Weather Service has issued wind warnings and alerts across much of Southern California. In L.A. and ...