Planning a California road trip? These famous food stops transform highways into unforgettable culinary adventures worth ...

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 ...

Motorists traveling through the City of Goleta this weekend should expect delays as final construction work wraps up on two ...

The U.S. Forest Service will conduct a prescribed burn in the Camino Cielo Ridge area above Santa Barbara from February 27 to March 6.

Due to recent storm damage, Santa Barbara County Public Works closed the Maria Ygnacio Bike Path at the Highway 101 ...

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Officers from the Santa Barbara Area California Highway Patrol (CHP) office respond to Isla Vista several times a year to ...

Due to recent storm damage, Santa Barbara County Public Works is closing the Maria Ygnacio Bike Path at the U.S. 101 undercrossing, from Calle Real to ...

The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department issued two closures on Tuesday, shutting down public access to part of the Maria Ygnacio Bike Path in the ...

California weekend trips bring coastal views, mountain towns, desert escapes, and unforgettable stops that can make this year feel extra special.

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