By Tom Modugno The tragedy of the Los Angeles fires has been eye opening for a lot of people, especially those that are new ...

By Harrison Tasoff Santa Barbara’s year-round sunshine and good weather make it an attractive tourist destination and a ...

A kitchen fire that ignited in an apartment on the 700 block of Camino Del Sur in Isla Vista was swiftly managed on Friday ...

The following is an excerpt from a recent article on the Weather West Blog NorCal January dry spell ends on last day of the month; much quieter wildfire conditions have emerged in SoCal We have, ...

We really need to listen to the neighbors,” a county planning commissioner says. Working on a fast track, the county Planning Commission on Wednesday tentatively endorsed a county Board of Supervisors ...

By Felicia Mello, CalMatters Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief — but not the kind who works for your local fire department. As the Palisades Fire bore down on Southern California last week, ...

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has a long history of showcasing locally produced films and filmmakers alongside requisite works built on big budgets and bigger names. This year, ...

Santa Barbara may be known for its pristine beaches and world-class wine, but it’s also a paradise for salad lovers. With an ...

A minor earthquake shook the coast of Santa Barbara late Thursday night. The tremor, measured at a magnitude of 2.8, was reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to have occurred at ...

At 1:00 pm today (Friday), neighbors heard a car speeding and then a loud crash. A family of five with several seniors was ...

New report from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and Earth Economics highlights the connection between environmental ...

On February 1st, 2025, the Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint. DUI ...