For the second time this month, deputies have arrested a Santa Maria man on suspicion of illegally selling cannabis products ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness invites all ...

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A 40-year-old man was arrested for felony domestic violence after barricading himself at his home in a private neighborhood ...

After being set to close at the end of the month, the MedCenter will live on.   Dr. Jesus Fandino, a Santa Barbara native and ...

Well the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is one step ahead as they launch a new fundraising event called The Un-Gala. It's a ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Malachi Johnston outmuscled his competitors at the Santa Barbara County Championships in track and ...

With the new fire hazard areas identified, the City of Santa Barbara plans to merge the state map with its Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

A domestic abuse suspect is in custody after barricading himself for hours in a standoff with Santa Barbara deputies on Monday, officials confirmed. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office ...

One of LA’s most popular smash burger operators and a fine-dining spot from the Loreto crew are set to hit SB and Montecito ...

President Trump is marking 100 days of his second term on Tuesday, a milestone that is characterized by a dizzying amount of ...

The California Commission on Judicial Performance has issued a severe public censure and a permanent ban on Judge Michael J.