The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday designated the Cold Spring Canyon Bridge as a historic landmark. ...

Phone-free classroom policies are getting high marks in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. They are also inspiring ...

I caught my favorite food in the world. Sea urchin, also known as "uni," is the true embodiment of the flavor of the ocean. Uni is *technically* the sea urchin's genitals, but it tastes better than it ...

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.

Three members of the Santa Barbara City Council took their oath Tuesday after election wins in November. They are facing funding and downtown economic challenges.

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A strong Santa Ana wind event is bringing extreme fire risks to Santa Barbara County. Fire officials said they are on alert, fully staffed and ready to respond to potential fires that forecasters ...

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 ...

On Tuesday at 2:37 p.m. a red flag warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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 ...

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