Crews are set to begin work this week to replace the De la Vina Street bridge over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara. The bridge ...

French Author and Designer Spotlights Homes Across the U.S. for Interpretations of French Interior Design ...

University of California President, Michael V. Drake, has announced Executive Vice Chancellor David Marshall will take over ...

Denise Kay Hinkle It is with broken hearts and deep love that we share the passing of Denise Kay Hinkle, who left us ...

The County of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, totaling $1.69 billion in operating expenditures.

Nearly 11,000 Southern California Edison customers in southern Santa Barbara County are at risk of losing power if the ...

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ZOO STAFFERS... are making time for Ruby and Raj to get acquainted in an unhurried way, and Ruby is still getting familiar ...

The Santa Barbara downtown Boys & Girls Club will host a Fiesta style carnival in August. It is in partnership with Old ...

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s eldest son Cayden is officially a high school grad. In photos from the recent event ...

Meghan Markle opens up about sharing life "on my own terms" in upcoming podcast episode of "Aspire with Emma Grede." ...

Josh Allen confirms he married Hailee Steinfeld, calling it “the most important decision” of his life. Fans react with love, ...