An officer is being hailed as a hero after he rescued a pilot from a burning plane, which crashed into a field near a highway ...

After a relatively weak storm expected to arrive in L.A. late Thursday, forecasters say a potentially more powerful storm ...

The era of the giant upscale outdoor mall is coming to a quick and decisive end in Santa Barbara. A path was cleared last week to tear down a landmark Macy’s department store in favor of a giant ...

Christine Palacio Christine Palacio passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2025 with family members by her side. Born and raised ...

The surf is not up for two downtown Santa Barbara clothing stores. Billabong at 631 State St. and Volcom at 625 State St. are closing their doors this ...

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The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued an updated flood advisory at 8:54 p.m. on Sunday. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall ...

Put on your best walking shoes for this wine and chocolate tour in Santa Barbara, California. It's the perfect Valentine's ...

Goleta, CA — “Try Hockey for Free,” a youth hockey initiative sponsored by USA Hockey, the National Hockey League and the Los Angeles Kings, will be hosted at Ice In Paradise on Saturday, February ...

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 ...

CNET’s top recommendation for the best internet provider in Santa Barbara is Frontier Fiber. With fast, symmetrical fiber speeds and affordable deals, Frontier Fiber stands out as the best ...