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

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A recent Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report determined the root of the housing problem is a lack of new development. The ...

Updated as of 8:00 a.m, July 3, 2025 The fire is estimated at more than 35,000 acres and 5% contained as of Thursday morning.

A massive wildfire raced through dry grass, scorching roughly 35,500 acres as of Thursday morning, and forcing the evacuation ...

The proposed 43 percent cut in the federal budget to rental assistance programs will put children, seniors, and working ...

Students interested in community medicine are getting a new opportunity thanks to the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Health ...

The Standing Together in Times of Crisis at The Old Santa Barbara Mission program brought together members of the EQ25 ...

Main Beach sits right in the center of town, with a boardwalk perfect for people-watching. Tide pools dot the coastline, offering up-close views of starfish, sea anemones, and other creatures that ...

Over 300 sheep had to be rounded up by the California Highway Patrol after the animals broke loose from their pens and took ...

"Rising sea levels is going to mean that those waves are going to be hitting further back and with more energy over time as ...

It's everything you love about going to the beach without the hassle of lugging your stuff across the sand. Plan your visit, ...