Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. In a 4-3 vote on Tuesday, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to tighten the city's eviction ordinance ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Fifty-six years ago, a disaster off the coast of Santa Barbara sparked the creation of Earth Day, a movement that continues to focus on educating the next generation ...

This story is part of a series of exclusive interviews with the incredible people shaping Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) 2025. These interviews highlight the makers, storytellers, and flavor ...

This week, I sat down with one of Santa Barbara’s most prolific wine voices — Matt Kettmann, senior writer at The Santa Barbara Independent and a writer-at-large for Wine Enthusiast. With more than ...

If you somehow require further persuasion as to why Santa Barbara is a fantastic getaway right now, check Eater’s Santa Barbara 24-hour guide or essential Santa Barbara restaurants map.

Property owner Gregg Petty describes what happened when a vehicle slammed into a duplex on Canon Perdido Street on Santa Barbara's Westside. Credit: Tom Bolton / Noozhawk photo Call it blind luck.

Santa Barbara City Councilwoman Wendy Santamaria promised to pass a tenant protections ordinance if elected to the council. She was in the majority Tuesday night to approve a right-to-return ...

Every big city has its popular road trip destinations, and Los Angeles is blessed to have Santa Barbara, an hour and 40 minutes driving distance from Downtown and just under three hours aboard Amtrak.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It was a bright day to celebrate Easter at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens. “Remember when the angels showed up to who? The shepherds," said Senior Pastor at Calvary ...

WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - Village of Weston Trustee Jim Pinsonneault resigned abruptly during Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Pinsonneault ...

A class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Lamb Weston workers in the state of Washington claims that the company failed to provide rest periods and meal breaks. The lawsuit is asking for at least ...

The best way to get around Santa Barbara is on foot. Most of the main attractions, shops and restaurants are all located within a 3-mile radius in the downtown area. Santa Barbara is also known ...