The builder’s remedy project will create a neighborhood of 56 single-family homes next to the Glen Annie Golf Course.

See Dick Run!” from the classic Dick and Jane books not only taught us three new words but also inspired some of us to become ...

Of the many disturbing reports regarding Cesar Chavez's sexual predation, none rattled me as much as that of Dolores Huerta.

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Wildflower seasons are fleeting and hard to predict. A new interactive forecast aims to help campers plan trips to bloom-rich areas like Carrizo Plain while encouraging more responsible visitation.

VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital on Haley Street, one of only two 24/7 emergency pet hospitals on the South Coast, shuts its doors following construction last year.

The California Department Public Health (CDPH) is advising consumers and businesses not to eat, serve, or sell raw ...

A suspect was booked on an attempted-murder charge after an early-morning knife attack at La Posada interim housing community; the injured deputy was treated and released from the hospital.

March 20, 2026 The City of Santa Barbara has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified and experienced operator for ...

The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) recently welcomed three new Bye Bye Mattress sites in Santa Barbara County. These locations now offer ...

Utility work in Montecito will result in overnight lane closures along Highway 192 on Thursday, March 19. Travelers will ...