Santa Rita Jail seems to be emerging from a dark shadow, making reforms in the areas of mental health and the number of ...

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday reluctantly approved a four-year exclusive contract for ambulance ...

Santa Barbara, CA—On Wednesday, January 22, more than sixty people gathered to pay tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter ...

Josephine Reyes Josephine Reyes, known to most as “Josie,” “Mom” and “Grandma,” passed away peacefully in her home in Goleta on Jan. 31, 2025, surrounded ...

The best time to visit Santa Barbara is from March to May or from September to November. Temperatures are fairly mild year-round, hovering in the 60s and 70s, but traveling in early spring or fall ...

Santa Cruz County officials say the worst rain hit Tuesday evening, but crews were well-prepared. Crews have been working to keep all storm drains and ditch lines clear. With rain coming in ...

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Santa Barbara's most famous avenue, State Street cuts through downtown for 10 blocks and leads right onto Stearns Wharf. It's nearly impossible to miss with its shops, art galleries, theaters and ...

Famous for her hit song RIP, Rita is gaining international status for her music including How We Do and Shine Ya Light. Rita previously dated Rob Kardashian, brother of reality star Kim Kardashian.

A 23-year-old man who was attacked at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas and on life support, has died, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Schools around the Bay Area ...