The Santa Barbara City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a trial program that introduces new 'pedlets' to the 500 block of State Street. This initiative is part of the short-term State Street ...

The beauty chain moved from its previous location near the former Nordstrom building in the Paseo Nuevo Mall to 733 State ...

Still, the new maps show more areas of in the city of Santa Barbara have been dubbed as hazardous, the city said in a ...

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State Street, the Mission, and Stearns Wharf. But once you get past the postcards, there’s more to see. Tucked between hills, ...

A 36-year-old Goleta man was arrested for attempted murder Saturday in connection with an April 6, 2025, stabbing that left a ...

Local journalism is the lifeblood of Santa Barbara County’s civic health, which is why we’ve launched our 2025 spring fundraising campaign, “The Voice You ...

The Grand Princess cruise ship arrived for a short visit in Santa Barbara on Wednesday. It is the first of the cruise season ...

In an update that could redefine community planning and safety measures, the California Department of Forestry and Fire ...

The city center is built up around the historic architecture and sites that make Santa Barbara unique, including art galleries and museums. State Street is the hub of activity with open-air shops ...

The County of Santa Barbara may be getting into the housing game. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to look into developing the ...

A financial advisor explained the current stock market slump isn’t something financial advisors are worried about.