The California Wine Festival offers statewide tastings in one location. It will be a place for veteran wine lovers and those looking to sample for the first time to get to know wines from 50 wineries.

After more than a decade of construction and controversy, Santa Barbara's Highway 101 project is nearing completion, with the final portion expected to ...

See how public high schools across the Coachella Valley fared in UC admissions, based on the latest available data.

Pedal the Pacific is a 9-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to combating sex trafficking through powerful awareness campaigns and vital funding for ...

KCLU, Ventura County's public radio station, will lose 12% of its revenue due to the elimination of funds for the Corporation ...

Cachuma Lake is a classic camping spot near Santa Barbara and Solvang, California. It has a ton of tent camping spots available all throughout the property, with all the amenities you need. You can ...

California Health Sciences University welcomes 162 new students, including many from Fresno State, enhancing its community roots.

Los Angeles is obviously a bucket list destination for many, but you should also be adding the lesser-known Little LA to your travel itinerary.

The historic Mission Santa Barbara is a short drive away, providing a fascinating glimpse into California’s Spanish colonial ...

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Could the Los Angeles Angels look to continue a bold trend with their recent top draft selection, pitcher Tyler Bremner?

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