Santa Barbara and Ojai might be small coastal towns, but their food scenes are incredible. This tour highlights the best spots for seafood, farm-fresh produce, local bakeries, and roadside gems. Every ...

While Thanksgiving has not yet come or gone, the annual giant Christmas tree arrived in downtown Santa Barbara on Tuesday.

A Southern California tourist trap has once again been named as a must-visit destination for lovers of Christmastime. Solvang ...

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As you prepare for your Thanksgiving celebrations, Santa Barbara County fire officials have a message: “Safety Belongs on ...

A 39-foot holiday tree has arrived in Santa Barbara. It will be lit up December 5th in a special event on State Street by the Arlington Theatre.

Crews delivered the tree from Grants Pass, Oregon, to the 1300 block of State Street for installation on Tuesday.

The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is hosting a free community holiday tree lighting on Friday, ...

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The Santa Barbara County Fire Department announced the retirement of Captain Jonathan Ford after 25 years of service on Friday.

The California Geological Service deploys Watershed Emergency Response Teams following some fires to assess threats to life ...

Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Tal Sharf's lab used organoids to make fundamental discoveries about human ...