Campgrounds, day-use areas have been shut down since May 19 Refugio oil spill; status for busy July 4 weekend still unknown Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a ...

Derek Fisher holds onto the shirt of Steven Botello as he tries to reach out to help and oil soaked bird that washed ashore on Tuesday at Refugio Beach Campground. A massive oil spill coated the beach ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The fast-moving ...

Santa Barbara offers more than just beaches and city views—you can find some truly hidden camping spots if you know where to look. These campgrounds give you a chance to connect with nature away from ...

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 ...

When California State Park rangers closed Refugio campground Tuesday after an oil spill was discovered flowing into the ocean, some campers moved a few miles away to El Capitan State Beach. On ...