Santa Barbara capitalized on the turnover with a four-play, 14-yard drive that was capped off by a six-yard touchdown pass ...

In the "Tropical Wonders" habitat, you will come across a diverse set of tropical animal species such as the Burmese python, ...

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Francesca and Juan Munoz Vaca wanted to create more than a restaurant. They wanted every plate to tell a story. So, Seoulmate ...

For those who call the Mesa home, recent years have been marked with its discovery by itinerant travelers. Short-term renters ...

In response to a county ordinance requiring inspections of rental properties passed last year, the Isla Vista Rental Property ...

This preview is the fourth in a series of articles highlighting the local 11-man high school football teams ahead of the 2025 season, which begins with ...

Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California. It has burned 130,440 acres after being active for 12 days. A fire crew of 4,979 has been working ...

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced that the USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, ...

Hundreds of children in Santa Barbara County will start the school year with new backpacks, supplies, clothing, and shoes ...

Crews battled the largest fire in California through the night, increasing containment of the Gifford Fire to 45% by Thursday morning. The blaze grew by about 3,400 acres from Wednesday morning to ...