Santa Barbara’s vibrant food culture is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to the innovative Taste Makers Market—a unique pop ...

Char Harris has been an integral part of the local surf culture for quite a while. Personally, she has helped me out with ...

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the installation of eight distinguished professionals to its ...

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When Meghan launched her Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan'," she informed a guest on her show that she goes by the new name of ...

The City of Santa Barbara has announced that free self-serve sandbag stations have been set up today and will remain open ...

President Donald Trump has been in office for 50 days as of Monday, which has included more than 80 executive orders as well as executive actions to realign the federal government.

On Thursday, March 6, the 2024-2025 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released the consolidated responses to the nine reports ...

Now in its 55th year, the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival will return to Alameda Park April 26-27. This year’s theme Our Power, Our Planet invites the ...

Safety is key when enjoying the golden sands of California, so where better than the safest beach in the Golden State for ...

The Channel Islands are home to rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, wildlife – and very few visitors, finds Ellie Seymour ...