From the outside, my life looks steady and full. I have a thoughtful husband, grown children who stay in close touch, dear friends and work ...

A World War II-era hangar and two prefabricated steel structures — known as Quonset huts — are one step closer to being repurposed in a Goleta business ...

Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library will conduct the 15th Annual Painted Chair Raffle fundraiser to benefit the Santa Maria Public Library. The event will take place April 25-May 9 next to ...

An 18-year-old Righetti High School student was arrested on suspicion of having a loaded handgun on campus Wednesday when law enforcement officers ...

Santa Barbara High girls beach volleyball had its season come to a close with a 5-0 loss to Bishop Montgomery in the opening round of the CIF-SS Div. 2 ...

Children play and explore in a natural outdoor setting, illustrating how unstructured, nature-based activities at summer camp support creativity, social skills and overall development. (Green Shoot ...

Dr. Leslie Siemon Dr. Leslie Siemon, DVM, of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Carpinteria. She was 80. Born in 1945 in San ...

Husna Balaven’s rendition of a Malcolm X speech won over the judges. (Courtesy photo) Husna Balaven, a Los Olivos high school junior, has secured a Top 5 finish spot at the 2026 California High School ...

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara representatives and local officials break ground at a new income-restricted housing project at 15 S. Hope Ave. on Wednesday. Credit: Evelyn Spence / ...

Not two weeks ago, Rep. Eric Swalwell was getting very close to becoming the Democratic candidate for governor of California. But then he imploded amid ...

Children will learn about boat designing during a World Boating Day activity. (Courtesy photo) The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), in collaboration ...

Dr. Leslie Siemon, DVM, of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Carpinteria. She was 80. Born in 1945 ...