The confusion and fear that has been prompted by the recent activities of ICE has led a number of our Santa Barbara residents to ask for a response.

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Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services announced on Friday that East Beach is fully open for recreational water ...

Calling all Santa Barbara couples! What are your tips for an affordable date night? With Valentine’s Day coming up, love is in the air, and Noozhawk wants ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Catholic schools across Central and Southern California are celebrating National Catholic Schools Week, a nationwide event that ...

SpaceX plans to launch a batch of its Starlink commercial satellites from Vandenberg on Groundhog Day. Here's where to see ...

Bag-ong bun-ag nga lapsag nga babaye, nakita nga nasulod sa shopping bag kag ginsab-it sa garahe sa Santa Barbara, Iloilo.

Businesses across the Central Coast, took a stand on Jan. 30, deciding to close for the day or donate a portion of their proceeds as part of a national protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs ...

With a noise ban on Deltopia a new permitted event is in the works in Isla Vista. The deadline is fast approaching for ...

"Micro-cations" are short, easy trips that can spark joy, especially during the winter. Here's an editor's experience and ...

The City of Lompoc is planning a free July 4th event with fireworks and activities using funds raised by nonprofits over multiple years.