For millions of outdoorsy Californians, fresh air is about to meet fine print. On Jan. 1, new rules take effect at about 150 of California’s state campgrounds. The changes are intended to reduce ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-Refugio State Beach Park isn't open for Fourth of July campers due to storm repairs, but it will be soon. California State Park Channel Coast District Superintendent Dena ...

As the summer approaches, Refugio State Beach visitors are usually frolicking in the surf, pitching tents in the campground, casting their rods from the shore and kayaking, hiking and biking the ...

Dedicated beachgoers on California's Central Coast want to know when Refugio State Beach — a family-oriented state park about 20 miles north of Santa Barbara — will reopen. They’re eager to get back ...

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. Refugio State Beach Park reopened on Aug. 1, but there's something missing. "We're kind of bummed they cut some ...

State Parks has seen several palms fall down and plans to remove more at risk of falling along Refugio State Beach's shoreline. Credit: Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo Refugio State Beach and Gaviota ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-At least 4 more palms have fallen onto the beach at Refugio State Beach Park. Storms, erosion and pounding surf have taken a toll on the Canary Island Date Palms lining ...

Gaviota State Park and Refugio State Beach, both located in Santa Barbara County, are closed indefinitely as crews work on removing palm trees and cleaning up debris caused by winter storms in ...