Jiram Tenorio Ramon, 25, of Santa Barbara, was charged with murder for allegedly fatally shooting a bystander during a ...

Credit: Courtesy Santa Barbara, CA, August 19, 2025 – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), in partnership with its nonprofit ...

Construction is expected to begin this fall on Phase II of the Modoc Multi Use Path. | Credit: County of Santa Barbara (SANTA ...

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday asked a court to block the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from attempting to ...

The brainchild of organizer Michael Delgado, who has worked in partnership with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Museum ...

A welcome addition to Santa Barbara’s art scene, the newly opened Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery specializes in fine art from ...

Courtesy SANTA YNEZ, CA – Aug. 19, 2025 – To help a local school revitalize its sports complex, the Santa Ynez ...

SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES – One-way traffic control across 2.2 miles of Highway 166, starting at 16 miles ...

Ed Maschke, longtime Santa Barbara County environmental activist, political consultant, labor organizer, and elected official ...

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Local ICE raids and deportations are having a significant and detrimental impact on local families and children. Raids and deportations are causing ...

Dr. Laurie Marker, Cheetah Conservation Fund’s Founder and Executive Director meets Mr. Rich Block, CEO of the Santa Barbara ...