Fourth of July evening fun is back in the City of Goleta as our community will get to experience its first July 4th Drone ...

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More Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide — including dozens in Oregon and Washington — are on the chopping block. The Philadelphia-based pharmacy and retail chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice ...

The cost of vacation rentals in popular beach destinations, like Long Island and Cape Cod, surge over the summer. Here's ...

Vacation spots along the beach have seen the demand for short ... seabirds, and fish. Santa Barbara, CA, offers spectacular ocean and mountain views, including from this magnificent Mediterranean ...

Plan your perfect Santa Barbara wedding with tips on timing, venues, guest support, and creating an unforgettable multi-day celebration ...

The drugstore chain recently added another 111 locations to its store closing list since filing for bankruptcy.

The Fiscal Year 2026 draft budget for the Santa Rosa Island Authority includes projects for beach renourishment, new bathrooms on Casino Beach and landscaping improvements for the entire island.

Tom Modugno shares another Goleta History video. This one takes a look at a place that has played a big part in his life, Haskells Beach. Once a heavily localized, semi-secret spot, today it has ...

A couple of hours north of LA along the 101, you’ll find a magical place called Santa Barbara. This coastal town is known for ...