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Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Emma Trelles is one of 22 poets in the United States to be recognized by the Academy of American Poets with a prestigious Poet Laureate Fellowship.

Robert shares his photos and videos from the 2022 Fiesta Parade.

[Update]: The cause of the five-acre blaze that sparked in Santa Ynez last week, named the Fletcher Fire, has been released.

County emergency responders had the honor of delivering a baby in the Cuyama Valley while transporting the laboring mother to a local hospital.

Jerry Roberts reports career educator Kate Ford has decided not to run for re-election to the Santa Barbara Unified School District board of education.

A reader is curious whether a local deli offers super long sub sandwiches for parties?

Phyllis W. Dickson (1926-2021)

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle off Highway 101 just south of Solimar Beach.

Goleta's Dos Pueblos Ranch is the location of the newest season of "Love Island: USA," a dating style reality television show. 

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is honored to announce global icon Michelle Yeoh will be receiving the 15th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film.

Significant changes to California’s groundfish sport fishing regulations are expected starting next year, in response to recent scientific information suggesting some nearshore groundfish species are in decline.

Fritz shares photos of the final 2022 Fiesta party at El Paseo in downtown Santa Barbara.

The County's Community Services Department is seeking to hire two trail assistants at Hot Springs to communicate rules and contact authorities for any emergencies.

From home goods to decorations to flashy outfits, everything is for sale at the Magic Castle Cabaret's Wild and Crazy Sale on August 13th and 14th!

Does anyone know why first responders were at the stage coach bridge yesterday morning?

Eight blocks of Micheltorena Street in Santa Barbara will be receive new pavement starting next week. 

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has received confirmation of additional cases of monkeypox in two local adults.

Fritz Olenberger shares photos of the annual Fiesta Stock Horse Show and Rodeo

A reader wonders where the bicycle lane is on Carrillo Street at the Highway 101 underpass.

Can someone please explain how 10 year old kids are allowed to drive fully functional motorcycles on city streets and sidewalks?

Gas prices are slowly decreasing, easing Santa Barbara County pocketbooks.

Santa Barbara Foresters baseball team won their third consecutive NBC World Series title

Santa Barbara-based nonprofit, Equal Learning Fund, aims to create a world where education is available for all.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reports a wanted suspect was arrested following a vehicle and foot pursuit in Lompoc.

Pop-star and lead in the musical "Grease," Olivia Newton John, passed away at her home on Monday at the age of 73.

The Santa Barbara Police Department reports there were no serious criminal matters that occurred directly related to the Fiesta celebration within city limits.

Red Rock is a fun but a challenging hike to lead and Sierra Club Outings Chair Alejandro led a Sierra Club hike there a few weeks ago.

Hillary Hauser never set out to be known as the savior of our coastline, that’s just how things worked out.

American Medical Response Santa Barbara officially revealed its new electric ambulance at Old Spanish Days Fiesta on Saturday.

The U.S. Postal Service will release a new series of stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of America's national marine sanctuaries, featuring Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.