Extraordinary educators from schools and districts across Santa Barbara County were honored at the 2025 Education ...

Upon arrival, Officers learned the suspect had fled the area, and fortunately, no one was injured in the shooting. The ...

Moments earlier, Huffman’s abuser ― longtime Santa Barbara tennis instructor Peter Jeschke ― had been placed in handcuffs and ...

At the Goleta Boys & Girls Club, Hicks met Sal Roderiguez, the unit director at the time and later the CEO. Roderiguez says ...

Carly Grace Howard, 24, "passed away peacefully" Wednesday after being taken off life support, her family shared. The suspect ...

Landscape Architect and Artist Stephanie Hubbard maps her way through Ojai’s Taft Gardens.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of ...

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Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend: • Stay alert on the road. Do not text and drive, always wear your seat belt, and never drive under the influence. • Wear a properly fitted helmet when biking, ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to a decision by the U.S. District ...

Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) is once again leading efforts to reduce waste and support a smoother, ...

Arlington Financial Advisor’s Ally Meier has earned the sought-after Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) credential, an accreditation ...