Butterfly Beach in neighboring Montecito offers a perfect crescent of sand without the crowds of more famous California beaches. The gentle waves make swimming accessible even for those whose surfing ...

The redevelopment of the Paseo Nuevo shopping mall is on the table again as Santa Barbara city leaders aim to transform the downtown area into a retail and residential hub.

While the public faces increased prices to park and enter the OC Fair, leaders hand out thousands of free tickets and host ...

Coast Philatelics serves as a resource for collectors and the curious alike, taking them on a journey around the world and ...

The Santa Barbara of my youth made for a lively summer playground. It had enough ballfields, beaches and woodsy trails to ...

Randwick inside mail: Barbara Joseph eyes more success in Big Dance as 50th milestone looms In 50 years as a trainer, Barbara Joseph has accumulated countless cups among her more than 1000 winners.

Randwick inside mail: Barbara Joseph eyes more success in Big Dance as 50th milestone looms In 50 years as a trainer, Barbara Joseph has accumulated countless cups among her more than 1000 winners.

Nature enthusiasts find plenty to love about Lompoc, starting with its proximity to some of California’s most underrated outdoor spaces. Jalama Beach County Park, just 14 miles from town, offers a ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - This summer, a group of teen activists is doing more than just volunteering. They’re learning how to fight human exploitation in their own community.

Two separate boats have run aground along the Santa Barbara coastline in recent weeks — one prompting a rescue response off Carpinteria State Beach Tuesday night, and the other washing ashore unmanned ...

The dashboard provides real-time updates on beach status, allowing residents to check whether beaches are open, closed, or partially closed before visiting. Why?

GOLETA, Calif. (KGTV) — Part of Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner north of Santa Barbara will be shut down for a couple of weeks in August due to bridge construction.