Work to fix water leaks is underway at the Santa Barbara District attorney building. A scaffolding went up last week.

In a recent decision that has stirred both disappointment and nostalgia among Santa Barbara locals, the city's Historic Landmarks Commission voted unanimously against recognizing the Taco Bell at 821 ...

Some things you just can't get enough of. Ice cream is one of them, especially McConnell's Fine Ice Creams. Far Rahimian and ...

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara says the county is experiencing the highest food insecurity rates in nearly a decade, and now ...

Deltopia, an unsanctioned street festival in Isla Vista, typically occurs on the first weekend after UCSB spring break, which ...

Jeffrey Wojcik, 37, was booked in county jail for assault with a deadly weapon following Sunday altercation on Cacique Street ...

Opera Santa Barbara builds on its recent success with a calling-card season that spans three centuries of the operatic repertoire. “After some timely ...

Santa Barbara voters approved of the Santa Barbara Essential Services measure (Measure I) increasing the sales tax rate from ...

Below is a press release by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History regarding their re-accreditation by the American ...

Chancellor Yang is a leader of the Santa Barbara community, a giant in his field, and an embodiment of the University’s ...

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Starting April 4, new rules for cyclists, e-bike riders, and scooter users will take effect across Santa Barbara, California in an effort to improve safety on the streets. These rules aim to address ...