Santa Barbara County launched the new Community Hazard Awareness Map to help everyone understand and prepare for hazards.

Thanks to a wetter-than-average February in most Central Coast locations, our region remains above average in rainfall, especially across northern Santa Barbara County. As of Feb. 27, the Santa ...

The Taco de Adobado showcases marinated pork that’s been grilled until the edges get slightly crispy while the inside stays juicy and flavorful. The marinade has that perfect balance of tangy and ...

East Beach, a scenic stretch of coastline in Santa Barbara proper, draws in beachcombing travelers and local volleyball players alike. After a full day of splashing around, a nearby taco stand is a ...

The Los Padres National Forest has scheduled prescribed  burning in the Camino Cielo Ridge Area near Painted Cave Road and Highway 154.

California's small but crucial bloc of House Republicans is heading into the June primaries on shakier ground than it has faced in years.

A judge tentatively ruled federal intervention wasn't enough to let Sable Offshore restart a pipeline shut after a massive Santa Barbara oil spill.

The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management has launched the new Community Hazard Awareness Map, a ...

SpaceX has launched its Falcon 9 rocket 12 times so far in 2026 from Vandenberg. Here's a look at photos of most of the California missions.

A year ago, the county Board of Supervisors gave cannabis greenhouse growers in the Carpinteria Valley until this March 18 to clean up the pungent smell of pot that still lingers in hot spots around ...

Mark McLay & The Dustdevils play American rock and roll rooted in the storytelling tradition of John Hiatt, Jackson Browne, and Bruce Springsteen. Mark’s nuanced, expressive vocals carry tuneful ...

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