For the second time this month, deputies have arrested a Santa Maria man on suspicion of illegally selling cannabis products ...

A domestic abuse suspect is in custody after barricading himself for hours in a standoff with Santa Barbara deputies on ...

The long-vacant and controversial restaurant site at the Santa Barbara Airport has a new tenant, and this concept just might ...

A 40-year-old man was arrested for felony domestic violence after barricading himself at his home in a private neighborhood ...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness invites all ...

With the new fire hazard areas identified, the City of Santa Barbara plans to merge the state map with its Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Malachi Johnston outmuscled his competitors at the Santa Barbara County Championships in track and ...

Santa Barbara isn’t just about beaches and vineyards—it’s also a goldmine for hiking. From coastal strolls to rugged canyon ...

Well the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is one step ahead as they launch a new fundraising event called The Un-Gala. It's a ...

The Santa Barbara Zoo appointed Charles Hopper as its next CEO on Sept. 27. (courtesy photo) It isn't easy being the next person in charge — especially when the predecessor before you built a largely ...

Every big city has its popular road trip destinations, and Los Angeles is blessed to have Santa Barbara, an hour and 40 minutes driving distance from Downtown and just under three hours aboard Amtrak.