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Comet Leonard is 2021’s best comet and is now moving toward its closest point to the sun.

The City of Goleta’s new digital gift card marketplace now has almost 30 Goleta businesses listed and is a one-stop-shop for your local shopping needs.

A reader shares a video of a suspect stealing a motorcycle from the Funk Zone last week.

The Anapamu Street Bridge received a much-needed facelift. Public Works Streets crews helped with some overdue cleanup, including the removal of some overgrown vines.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department plans to conduct a prescribed pile burn project along Painted Cave Road in the southern portion of Santa Barbara County by February 2022, as conditions allow.

Pelican successfully rehabilitated and released by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network 

A reader reports Carpinteria's Foothill Road community is without running water this evening

A reader reports a group of juveniles stole merchandise from a clothing store on State Street Monday afternoon.

Mission Linen Supply is helping keep those experiencing homelessness warm this winter with a donation of 100 new Dickies jackets, which Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will distribute to those in need in the local community. 

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury conducted a follow-up investigation to the “Pensions in Santa Barbara County” report to determine how the eight cities and the County have progressed since the 2017-18.

National Family Solutions Allegedly Duped Thousands of Clients in the Midst of Divorces and Child Custody Cases

The Santa Barbara Police Department encourages everyone to have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver.

Santa Barbara's most storied photojournalists Mike Eliason dropped by "Newsmakers TV" to preview his just-published new book of engaging, remarkable, and spectacular images.

Researchers investigate the combined effect of drought and fire on stream communities, highlighting the importance of headwaters

The Riviera Ridge School honors brothers Jaden and Jordan Lind with this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award for their project that helps the homeless and disadvantaged.

Meet Malea, Mimi and Maximus, incredibly sweet, well-socialized dogs that would make a perfect companion.

Meet Hudson, a very chill cat who is ready to find a forever home to relax in.

[Update]: A reader shares a photo of the King Tides up to Shoreline Park's steps to the beach.

Power went out on Gutierrez St at about 7pm. It appears as though some work is being done up the street but not notices were received. Would have been nice to have been warned. ...

Bring Cheer to Children and Families in Need This Holiday Season

A suspect is now in custody after he was inside the McDonald's on Milpas Street with a gun and then fled from police on foot ...

Many family members first notice signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementia in their loved ones during the holidays after being reunited with one another.

One of the most popular productions filmed by Santa Barbara’s “Flying A” was the 30-part serial called “The Diamond from the Sky,” released in 1915.

Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus dominate the early evening skies to the southwest, showing the line of the ecliptic, the plane of the solar system.

Criticize Proposed Project’s High Per-Bed Cost and Large Energy Demand

The Alisal Fire has been declared out as no smoke, flames or hot spots have been observed for more than 30 days.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has extended the Health Officer Order which requires the use of masks in indoor public settings through January.

A reader is looking for an open appointment to get the COVID-19 booster shot, any recommendations?

A long-term 24/7 closure of the Highway 101 Pedestrian Undercrossing at Butterfly Lane will begin Monday, December 6 for a major improvement project.

The AM radio signals of three area radio stations will be powered-off and silent over-the-air from December 7-9.