Nita Holman Longanecker Nita Holman Longanecker passed away on Dec. 24, 2024 in Santa Barbara. Born in Pasadena, California, ...

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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 ...

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) ...

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.

Wind energy is one of the fastest growing and cheapest forms of electricity in the United States. The president-elect calls ...

After being surprisingly healthy to start the 2024-25 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers bench point guard Gabe Vincent has been ...

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

A routine drive turned into a harrowing experience for a mother and her two children when their vehicle unexpectedly caught ...

The major wind event is again bringing dangerous fire weather conditions — meaning that if a fire sparks, the blaze could ...

Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, and this time he's putting twelve bottles of Trader Joe’s wine to the test. With each bottle costing under $30, will they ...

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