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

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

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The U.S. Space Force is seeking to expand the number of launches and attract aerospace companies in and around Vandenberg Space Force Base, where SpaceX launches already have riled up residents, state ...

The Organic Soup Kitchen in Santa Barbara is asking for community support as it works to continue providing nourishing meals ...

Southern California's Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway, located about 100 miles almost due west of Los Angeles. I ...

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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 ...

The roses in front of the Santa Barbara Mission will get a trim Saturday as volunteers and city employees participate in the annual pruning day ahead of the spring bloom. Credit: Pricila Flores / ...

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 ...

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a “Flash Flood Warning” for portions of Santa Barbara County as Caltrans shuts down a section of Highway 101 near Goleta on Saturday morning, January 3, 2026.