From longtime locally-loved gems to buzzy newcomers, these are Montecito’s must-visit restaurants. Located less than two ...

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Discover the top outdoor design spots in Santa Barbara. Patios, cozy nooks, and backyard gems that blend style and comfort ...

Santa Barbara County Fair is returning to the Santa Maria Fairpark Wednesday through July 13 offering entertainment, ...

The 178th anniversary commemorating Los Angeles’ first Independence Day flag-raising on July 4, 1847, scheduled for 10-11 a.m. July 4 at Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial, 451 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, “per ...

This week’s Poetry Connection poem comes from longtime conference attendee, Toni Bixby. She attended two morning sessions of ...