Last week’s MLK service at the Arlington spotlighted ongoing struggles for racial and social justice in a time of mayhem, ...

Is Brooklyn Peltz Beckham a hero for our times? The 26-year-old “chef”, who no one would take any notice of were it not for ...

The Santa Barbara Foundation (SBF) announces funding opportunities for community solutions throughout Santa Barbara County in 2026. The Santa Barbara ...

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Construction workers are busy putting in an access ramp that is ADA compliant (Americans with Disabilities Act) ...

Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR), the all-volunteer, nonprofit organization operating under the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, is ...

Santa Barbara County Health officials lifted the closure at East Beach on Friday, after ocean water testing reportedly ...

A local nonprofit races to rescue surplus produce and deliver it to families in need as hunger rises across the region.

A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Eastern Santa Barbara county and will stay in effect through 2 p.m. This includes Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Goleta, Montecito, Carpenteria, and ...

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A pedestrian who was struck by a car on Santa Cruz’s Mission Street died on Sunday, the police said. Related Articles Community mourns the tragic loss of beloved South Bay educator Driver found dead ...