An Evacuation Warning has been issued for areas within and near the Lake Fire burn scar effective 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, due to a storm expected on ...

"The Gorge," a love story with star-crossed lovers and a sci-fi twist, is the latest from "Tomorrow War" screenwriter Zach ...

National Weather Service forecasters today warned of a strong storm system is making its way toward Los Angeles, saying that ...

Cardinal Beach is now open in Santa Barbara. Where is Cardinal Beach? You ask. It’s on the campus of Bishop Diego High, and ...

Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet share a sweet PDA moment just before he accepts the Arlington Artist of the Year Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department has begun developing a 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan and is pleased to invite community members to participate in the process.

Charles Olinger Dr. Charles Olinger passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2025. "Charlie" was born to Dwight and Beatrice Olinger on August 10th, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri. After growing up ...

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When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to ...

Sea turtles are renowned for their incredible migrations, traveling thousands of miles across vast oceans with few ...

The County of Santa Barbara Emergency Operations Center issued an evacuation warning Tuesday afternoon for the areas within ...