On February 25, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will vote on raising their own salaries 48.8%, from $115,000 to $171,000 annually - a $56,000 increase.

Gusty winds during Thursday's storm downed trees and power lines in spots. A possible weak tornado pummeled an Oxnard mobile home park, minor flooding was reported in the Thousand Oaks area, and rocks ...

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In Washington, federal lawmakers have made moves to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). In Santa Barbara ...

After years of effort and a circuitous route that included seeking the approval of vintners countywide, eight city councils ...

A proposal is on the table to increase the salaries of members of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors by $56,000 to about $171,000 annually. The ...

A bottle of wine might become a little more expensive, but many wineries believe it will be worth it. The Santa Barbara ...

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday reluctantly approved a four-year exclusive contract for ambulance ...

Conservationists plan to appeal the project on an undeveloped slice of the Gaviota Coast currently zoned for 71 homesites.

A new Business Improvement District is in the works for downtown Santa Barbara. The funds raised will improve safety and cleanliness.

Construction is underway for a new affordable housing project in Santa Barbara. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa ...

Inside our fall/winter issue you'll find a trio of inspiring conservation stories from California's eastern Sierra region, where UC Santa Barbara has a natural reserve — and a huge research presence.