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

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

Betsy J. Green Local historian and author Betsy J. Green will present a free talk titled The Great Earthquake – The Survivors ...

Santa Barbara was one of 10 cities chosen to receive a $100,000 grant and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies ...

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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One of the most popular beach camps is up and running in Santa Barbara County. Hundreds of kids are participating in this ...

The Santa Barbara 805 Water Polo Club has been one of the top youth water polo programs in the nation for years, and it has ...

The saying, 'you get what you pay for,' doesn't apply when it comes to renting on the Central Coast. According to the 2025 ...

Anew pop-up gallery has opened its doors at Paseo Nuevo, bringing together an eclectic mix of 20 local artists for a two-month exhibiti that celebrates ...

On the morning of June 29, 1925, the friars at the Old Mission Santa Barbara were getting ready to celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul.

According to a new report by the state of California, Santa Barbara residents who make less than $100,000 are likely to be considered low-income. The report measures the median income for an area ...