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The International Space Station will be making visible passes through Santa Barbara’s evening skies during the next week, weather permitting.

[Update]: One person has died in a vehicle collision on Ballard Canyon Road in Solvang Monday evening.

Can readers recommend where one might get a few sleeping bags commercially cleaned?

The Santa Barbara Police Department is investigating an armed burglary that took place mid-day on Bath Street Sunday.

[Update]: Heal the Ocean reports the boat that washed up on shore near Stearns Wharf Saturday morning has been cleared from the beach.

Rep. Carbajal released a new report detailing how Central Coast families will soon see more affordable prescription drugs for Medicare recipients and lower health insurance premiums made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act.

UC Santa Barbara again lands in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 10, ranking No. 7 among the country’s top public universities

A reader reports a suspected driving under the influence collision near W. Canon Perdido and Castillo Streets on Sunday.

A panga boat washed up along the South Coast last week prompting actor and resident Rob Lowe to snap a picture.

Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to an SUV that crashed into a residential garage in Casmalia Sunday evening.

The playground at Berkeley Park, located behind Kellogg Elementary School, will be closed for one week from Monday, September 12 until Monday, September 19.

Montecito Trails and a local Girl Scout are reminding hikers to be safe in hot weather with a stand at the Romero Trailhead.

C.A.R.E.4Paws and Domestic Violence Solutions invite the animal-loving community to Walk Against Abuse on Sunday, September 18 at Elings Park.

A reader wonders if anyone else downtown is experiencing power outages?

Meet Coco, a beyond adorable pup who's as sweet as she looks.

Meet Minky, a saucy 2-year-old gal filled with tortie-tude!

A 35-year-old inmate in Santa Barbara County's Northern Branch Jail has died. The cause is under investigation.

Ten students from UC Santa Barbara receive Fulbright Awards to study internationally for 2022-2023

Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power is set to become one of the streaming's biggest players as it dominates watch charts this week.

Countywide Contest Recognizes Beautiful, Water Efficient Gardens 

Some of the earliest silent films that Santa Barbara's "Flying A" studio filmed in Montecito were costume dramas.

Community members are invited to several 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies scheduled for September 11th throughout the county.

The City of Goleta reminds the community about the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan workshop on Monday.

With rainfall predicted across the region, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches.

Two people sustained serious injuries following a vehicle collison on the Castillo Street offramp. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

A local resident praises the Santa Barbara County Board of Education's recent decision to approve video recordings of meetings.

Story poles are now up at the corner of Ortega and Chapala Streets mapping a proposed 39-unit apartment complex in downtown Santa Barbara.

Tap Thai is closing it's Upper State Street location but keeping Goleta open while Seven and Black Sheep close up for good. Catch up on the latest in restaurant news.

The City Water Resources Division reduced energy demands at its three treatment plants this week in response to the current statewide energy crisis.

City Council Votes Unanimously to Pass Comprehensive Plastic Waste Reduction Policy to Reduce Polystyrene and Single-Use Plastics in Goleta’s Neighborhoods, Waterways, and Beaches