Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, The Upham Hotel offers a unique boutique experience with 50 elegantly designed ...

I have often wondered why the popular retail portion of Milpas Street hasn't been inverted to a pedestrian mallway, like renowned 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Staying safe in today’s world can be a challenge, especially for individuals who face additional ...

The Ides of March were not kind to the No. 15 UC Santa Barbara Baseball team (15-3, 4-1 Big West), as the Gauchos and Hawai'i (13-5, 2-3 Big West) played ...

Johnny is a 5-year-old male Labrador and Catahoula Leopard Hound mix dog available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center.

Museums are always a good excursion and educational trip during your next trip! Learn about a new culture, feel inspired by a ...

Santa Barbara’s vibrant food culture is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to the innovative Taste Makers Market—a unique pop ...

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse is doubling the number of scholarships given each year to Sheriff’s Explorer Program graduates.

The City of Santa Barbara is taking proactive measures ahead of the stormy forecast, opening both sandbag stations and ...

Make your trip to California unforgettable with insider tips on exploring the state's most iconic cities and landscapes.

Puerto Vallarta - During a recent visit to Santa Barbara, California, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía González ...