His new book, The Mystery of Trash Island, released on October 24, written by Martin and illustrated by Santa Barbara artist ...

Grieving over the grim result of Tuesday’s presidential election, Newsmakers harks back to an astute adage about living ...

Broadway in Santa Barbara Series at The Granada Theatre November 26-27, Clue is a comedy whodunit that promises to take you ...

An oasis of vibrant dance culture on the Central Coast performance landscape, Santa Barbara sets a tasteful backdrop for ...

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Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation convening a special session of the California Legislature to safeguard California values and fundamental ...

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is reminding Californians that, while Election Day has passed, the ...

Santa Barbara extended its lead to 14-0 on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Finkel to Mason Morales with 9:40 remaining in the second quarter. However, El Modena responded with a 13-yard touchdown ...

More than 2,100 people are experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara County. To help these individuals and families ...

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The vigil was organized in “buckets of feeling,” such as the “fear I felt in my body and community over the past day,” Hamilton said. She referenced the text messages sent between family and friends ...

The Environmental Defense Center urges the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors to “protect our coast” by overturning ...