A proposed phaseout of oil and gas wells throughout Santa Barbara County has been moved forward, leaving the future of one of ...

MOVE Santa Barbara County underscores that proper lighting isn’t optional — it’s a fundamental safety measure. Well-mounted, maintained bike lights help others see cyclists sooner, reduce collision ...

Authorities say that Melodee Buzzard was seen as recently as Oct. 7, but that her mother is not cooperating with the ...

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is preparing for a surge in demand as uncertainty over government funding threatens food ...

The FBI has joined the search for a 9-year-old girl missing from Santa Barbara County. Authorities released the latest ...

Sheriff Bill Brown also notified the Board of Supervisors he would not be complying with a recently passed state law ...

Natalie Wilkes didn’t always want to be a teacher. Despite coming from a family of educators, she went to Chapman University with plans to go into public ...

Actor Jeff Bridges brought his support to the Santa Barbara and the downtown club for Boys and Girls. The local resident is ...

October 23, 2025 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation into an assault with a deadly weapon that resulting in an officer involved shooting.

The Board of Supervisors has approved a Memorandum of Understanding and loan agreement with the Isla Vista Community Services ...

Having the federal government pick winners and losers in the energy race — whether it be wind, nuclear, natural gas, or coal ...