The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission moved a vote on an appeal of a Carpinteria cannabis processing facility after ...

After years of disputes over ambulance services, American Medical Response and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – More than 300 fifth through eighth graders from schools throughout Santa Barbara County met with authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult books during the 55th ...

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This week’s second storm in California created less drama Thursday for the San Francisco Bay Area and is expected to have no ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - New protective barriers are up at the entry points around the Santa Barbara International Film ...

This year, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum marks 25 years of preserving the maritime heritage of the Santa Barbara Channel.

Students asked the senator what is top-of-mind for them, including the Cal Grant framework and the state's priority on ...

After a relatively weak storm expected to arrive in L.A. late Thursday, forecasters say a potentially more powerful storm ...

Angelina Jolie receives the Santa Barbara Film Festival's highest honor for her role in Maria, amid ongoing legal battles ...

After a relatively weak storm expected to arrive in L.A. late Thursday, forecasters say a potentially more powerful storm could hit around Valentine's Day.

The Maltin Modern Master Award honors people who’ve significantly impacted culture through their work in film.