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A rapidly spreading wildfire in Southern California quickly became the state’s largest fire of the year after igniting on ...

A massive wildfire raced through dry grass, scorching roughly 35,500 acres as of Thursday morning, and forcing the evacuation ...

From the rolling hills of Santa Barbara wine country to the winding mountain roads in Big Bear, these road trips offer a ...

A trial at the end of the month will determine whether a group of longtime Santa Barbara tenants must vacate their homes due ...

Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – May 31, 2025 The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.2 Million ...

Mild weather is anticipated across Southern California through the upcoming weekend, with a gradual warming trend each day.

A wildfire in a remote part of San Luis Obispo County is rapidly growing, with smoke spreading to neighboring Ventura and ...

Santa Barbara County has issued an air quality warning due to smoke from the Madre Fire along Highway 166 on July 2, 2025.

New U.S. seafood policy draws criticism from scientists who warn it may harm sustainability, cut data, and weaken oversight.

The blaze is burning in a desolate area of San Luis Obispo County, but its smoke has spread to two nearby counties.

A recent Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report determined the root of the housing problem is a lack of new development. The ...