After burglars stole $10,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards last week, Metro Entertainment’s owner Bob Ficarra said Santa ...

Rizo came out of retirement to lead the school two years ago, following former principal Elise Simmons's sudden resignation ...

The failed Proposition 33 won a majority of votes on the city’s Eastside while other districts rejected it in the November ...

Former 1st District County Supervisor Das Williams secures a $10,000 grant for the kelp restoration project, which the City ...

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors granted the 60-year-old bridge its new landmark status on Tuesday.

An expanded clubhouse, redesigned course, and renovation of Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station are among the proposals, as the ...

A team from Santa Barbara Humane is heading to the Pasadena Humane Society today to provide boots-on-the ground assistance for ...

SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara MTD has kicked off a public outreach process seeking input from the public on a proposed adjustment to MTD’s bus fare structure. MTD’s fares have been unchanged for the ...

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As multiple, devastating fires continue to threaten Southern California, FEMA and federal partners are leaning in to support the state-led ...

GOLETA, CA, January 8, 2025 –The City of Goleta is pleased to introduce you to Goleta Valley Library’s new Supervising Librarian, Kim Crail. Kim is off and running in her new role and brings more than ...

U.S. Northern Command has activated eight C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) ...