A bill to rename the Santa Maria post office in honor of former Mayor Larry Lavagnino now has the signature of President Joe ...

With a new year comes a new Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, including a new face. On Tuesday, Santa Barbara County ...

Prior to serving as the Commission’s Assistant Executive Officer, Jensen managed ecosystem restoration and community programs ...

Phone-free classroom policies are getting high marks in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. They are also inspiring ...

I caught my favorite food in the world. Sea urchin, also known as "uni," is the true embodiment of the flavor of the ocean. Uni is *technically* the sea urchin's genitals, but it tastes better than it ...

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As a rapidly spreading wildfire forces the evacuation of the entire Pacific Palisades community, experts warn that the region’s prolonged drought is a major factor ...

A strong Santa Ana wind event is bringing extreme fire risks to Santa Barbara County. Fire officials said they are on alert, fully staffed and ready to respond to potential fires that forecasters ...

As the new year begins and we reflect on ways to make a positive impact on the world, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is inviting everyone to make native plant conservation a part of their 2025 New Year ...

On Tuesday at 2:37 p.m. a red flag warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Wind energy is one of the fastest growing and cheapest forms of electricity in the United States. The president-elect calls ...

After being surprisingly healthy to start the 2024-25 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers bench point guard Gabe Vincent has been ...