Santa Barbara County is aiming to avoid layoffs and focus on budget cuts instead, despite budget shortfalls in two ...

In a first-floor flat above San Fierro's Chinatown, the amiable Triad leader Woozie is on the couch, clutching a gamepad.

The desperate search for a 5-year-old girl who was swept into the Pacific Ocean Friday as her father drowned attempting to ...

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Detectives are investigating a suspicious death after officers responded to the area of State Route 166 at Suey ...

Far Western Tavern in Orcutt, California, proves that point deliciously. Nestled in a charming corner of Santa Barbara County, this restaurant might be best known for its oak-grilled steaks, but ...

In July 2025, Paris Jackson accused Michael's estate lawyers of issuing "premium payouts" for unrecorded legal work — ...

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The Santa Maria community has launched a fundraiser to help support the family of Vincent Hargadon, who was killed in a crash ...

In the grand tapestry of California’s dining scene, sometimes the most unforgettable flavors aren’t found in glossy, Michelin-starred establishments but in humble spots where locals have been quietly ...

Scientists have identified a new crocodile precursor that looked deceptively dinosaur-like and hunted with speed and ...

Goleta West Sanitary District is facing the consequences of flooding more than one million gallons of raw sewage into the ...