Courtesy Underwater Parks Day celebrating marine protected areas (MPAs) will take place Saturday, January 17, 2026.  From ...

Two hours prior, the Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria welcomed their first baby of the New Year. At 2:35 a.m., ...

Whiskey ‘N Rye — Solvang’s popular smokehouse known for barbecue classics, premier whiskeys, and glowing Yelp reviews — set ...

According to the National Weather Service, light showers are expected to begin Friday, with the heaviest rainfall arriving ...

It wasn’t long before I upgraded to a green 1984 turbo Mercedes wagon. Now I could keep pace with most traffic. Even better, ...

The law creates an array of measures to educate school staff, beef up reporting requirements, and stop teachers credibly ...

(SANTA BARBARA, CA, December 31, 2025) – “ Portraits. by Stephanie Baker, 1990-Present” is an exhibition of black & white ...

The columnist rounds up impressions and faves in terms of local concerts and art exhibitions, and global film choices, circa ...

Santa Barbara, CA — January 2, 2026 — The Pad Climbing, a community-focused climbing gym known for its welcoming and ...

Credit: Courtesy Charlie Brown . Guinea-pigs just don’t get much cuter than Charlie Brown, a young American breed male who ...

The ecological benefits of restoring coarse sediment to the beach are profound. Kelp forests depend on rocky and cobbled ...

Santa Barbara County Fire has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase three ...