State and County Health departments will continue to follow “evidence-based recommendations” despite changes to national ...

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office today welcomed two new employees and recognized the promotion of twelve ...

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – On January 9, 2026, the County of Santa Barbara proclaimed a local emergency in response to the ...

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The City Hall Gallery is located within Santa Barbara City Hall and offers a rotating platform for exhibitions that reflect ...

SAN FRANCISCO, January 09, 2026 – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today began soliciting applications for nominees to the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee. There is one ...

The San Marcos boys’ basketball team bounced back from a heartbreaking loss to rival Dos Pueblos with a 79-35 demolition of visiting Buena on Friday night. Koji Hefner led the way for the Royals with ...

If a rent freeze is in effect when a one-year lease must be offered — say June 1, 2026 — the frozen rent carries through to the end of that one-year contract, or well into 2027.

Future Leaders of America condemns the actions taken by ICE and the ongoing loss of life resulting from violence carried out with impunity.

Rail service from Goleta to San Luis Obispo remains suspended as Union Pacific repairs damaged tracks, with no estimated ...

Farther northwest, Lake Cachuma has risen after weeks of steady rain, prompting proactive releases to balance reservoir ...

The event will bring community members together to prune more than 1,500 rose bushes spread across AC Postel Memorial Rose ...