Downtown Santa Barbara (DSB) honored outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to ...

Business owners in Santa Barbara are feeling the effects of immigration policies and increased enforcement by U.S.

The Mujeras Makers Market was honored as Business Champion of the Year in Santa Barbara. It started out as a small parking ...

Last week, 60% of vintners, eight city councils, and the County Board of Supervisors agreed to form the Wine Business ...

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Ariana Grande wore a vibrant pink floral embellished Armani Privé while attending The 40th Annual Santa Barbara International ...

Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were spotted in Santa Barbara on Sunday. 805 UndocuFund, an organization that helps run the Rapid Response ...

There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, Arroyo Burro is best for travelers with dogs and West Beach is home to the ...

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 ...

Inside our fall/winter issue you'll find a trio of inspiring conservation stories from California's eastern Sierra region, where UC Santa Barbara has a natural reserve — and a huge research presence.

A major redevelopment project is in the works for La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara to replace the old Sears with a 443-unit ...

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a good car? With the introduction of the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe, the Korean company has produced one of the most distinctive-looking seven-seat SUVs around.