Eagle-eyed residents may have noticed story poles for a new development in western Goleta during the past few weeks. The story poles outline a proposed ...

One of LA’s most popular smash burger operators and a fine-dining spot from the Loreto crew are set to hit SB and Montecito ...

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In the latest video sent to your News Channel, UC police warned people to steer clear of the bear as it climbs out of a tree and ...

Thursday's alert comes after people found a bear wandering around Santa Ynez Student Housing near UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday morning.

Deltopia is more than 20 years old. How did the annual unsanctioned street festival get here, and where is the UCSB tradition ...

Sunny with a high of 78 °F (25.6 °C). Winds variable at 5 to 9 mph (8 to 14.5 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 3 to 9 mph (4.8 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 47 °F (8.3 °C ...

You can check your property’s address on our Santa Barbara County Land Use and Zoning map to see if you are in the unincorporated county or in a local cities’ jurisdiction. Steps to Obtain a ...

Residents of Lompoc can now review and comment on the city's updated fire hazard map through July 8, in accordance with state law that requires the City Council to adopt and designate updated ...

An offshore oil platform with Santa Cruz Island in the background in California's Santa Barbara Channel. (Marli Miller/UCG/via Getty Images) ...

For the past 25 years, Knight has specialized in planting and caring for trees in the Santa Barbara community. He has planted trees at Dos Pueblos High School, San Marcos High School, Goleta Valley ...

The City of Goleta is launching a free community 4th of July drone show at Dos Pueblos High School and is seeking support to make it a success. Thanks to several local partners, the city has ...