For the second time this summer, the Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo backcountry is home to California’s largest wildfire. The Gifford Fire, which has closed Highway 166 for days, has exploded in size ...

By Starr Hall In a world where most AI conversations occur behind screens, in data centers, or on Zoom calls, a new wave of collaboration is quietly unfolding in Santa Barbara, marked by handshakes, ...

By F.T. “Ted” Muegenburg Less than 1% of estates are subject to estate tax – sometimes called “death tax” -- under the current exemption limit of $13,990,00, but come January 1, 2026, the Estate, Gift ...

By Staff Report To help promote outdoor recreation for students and the community, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation evenly split the cost of a $76,730 ...

The Allan Hancock College Foundation received a $45,000 donation from CoastHills Credit Union to support a variety of college programs, scholarships and student engagement initiatives throughout 2025.