SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Homeless encampments in Santa Maria’s riverbed were cleared out in October, but reports are surfacing of some new activity. The ...

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

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Here in Santa Barbara, a $2 million endowment fund is making a significant difference in the lives of low-income seniors who face ...

Lompoc won’t be left off future Santa Barbara County wine maps after all. During a special meeting Friday, the City Council — ...

With a rainstorm headed toward the Central Coast this week, the City of Goleta says now is the time for residents to prepare.

Under the new ordinance, the equipment must be located as close as feasible to shared property lines between adjacent lots, ...

This week’s second storm in California created less drama Thursday for the San Francisco Bay Area and is expected to have no ...

The Buellton City Council met on Jan. 23 with two key issues dominating the discussion: the appointment of a new District 4 ...

Forecasters say 'Pineapple Express' storm will probably be beneficial for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, helping to reduce ...

Santa Barbara City Councilman Eric Friedman tapped into his biblical knowledge to anoint the moment at City Hall on Tuesday.

On Jan. 6 in the county’s fabled Mural Room, before a standing-room-only crowd sprinkled with dignitaries, Lee drew laughter ...