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 ...

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

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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A Huey helicopter in Santa Barbara for more than 30 years is leaving for a Chico area museum. It flew in the Vietnam War.

Acton Academy Santa Barbara is a K–5 microschool dedicated to equipping children with the skills, mindset, and character ...

Santa Barbara police are investigating after officers say three people were stabbed along State Street overnight.

The Gifford Fire was first reported Friday near the Gifford trailhead in Los Padres National Forest, around 15 miles east of ...

An updated wind advisory was released by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Monday at 7:36 p.m. in effect until Tuesday at 3 ...

The best hotels in Santa Barbara embrace their surroundings while also offering a fresh take on California coastal living, such as the wellness-focused El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, the luxurious ...