The Santa Barbara Zoo appointed Charles Hopper as its next CEO on Sept. 27. (courtesy photo) It isn't easy being the next person in charge — especially when the predecessor before you built a largely ...

Santa Barbara isn’t just about beaches and vineyards—it’s also a goldmine for hiking. From coastal strolls to rugged canyon ...

Santa Barbara isn’t just home to stunning hikes and great food—it’s also packed with some of the most beautiful beaches on ...

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is thrilled to announce the upcoming exhibition The Swiftest Recovery: ...

The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo has returned to the Earl Warren Showgrounds for two back-to-back weekends. Organizers say this ...

You’re never too old for a good time; nothing proves that more than the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo. Whether you’re running to ...

Journalism showed the ability to overcome adversity when he and jockey Umberto Rispoli escaped a traffic jam and rallied from last to win the $500,000, Grade I Santa Anita Derby. “He hit a ...

Ellwood Mesa is celebrating an important milestone and we hope you will mark it with us on Saturday, May 17th! Join ...

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce presented an outstanding 2025 State of the City Luncheon on April 11 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The annual gathering served as a ...

A lot is happening across the Central Coast as we near the end of the work week. Here are six fun things to do this weekend, ...

It’s time to raise a glass at Roar and Pour, the wine-tasting event at the Santa Barbara Zoo, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, with a VIP hour, 4-5 p.m. Roar and ...

SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Zoo is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest attraction, the Goat Interaction Yard, designed to delight visitors of all ages with interactive, hands-on ...