Have you ever wondered why ranch is so popular, and who came up with the iconic season? The history of this California staple ...

Inspirational leader Aidan Free, a 17-year-old student and advocate from Santa Barbara with Type One Diabetes (T1D), has been ...

A herd of sheep is helping reduce wildfire hazards at Westmont College near Santa Barbara by grazing on non-native vegetation ...

For all four of his victims - Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin - Kohberger admits to their ...

The Mateen Brothers and the Cayton family share a deep appreciation for El Encanto’s legacy. They are united in their ...

Dr. Hilary Quinn and her devoted team are redefining veterinary care in Santa Barbara — with compassion, expertise, and a whole lot of treats ...

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GOLETA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara County Foodbank is preparing for major food cuts due to the "Big, Beautiful Bill." ...

ICE agents have been recorded making continued arrests across Santa Barbara and Carpinteria without identifying themselves.

Another area of interest is vitamin B12, since a deficiency of this nutrient can mimic some of the symptoms of MS, such as numbness, tingling and muscle weakness.

If you're from a place that only sees sunshine for three months of the year, you might dream of living somewhere warm ...