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A domestic abuse suspect is in custody after barricading himself for hours in a standoff with Santa Barbara deputies on ...

The long-vacant and controversial restaurant site at the Santa Barbara Airport has a new tenant, and this concept just might ...

A 40-year-old man was arrested for felony domestic violence after barricading himself at his home in a private neighborhood ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness invites all ...

After being set to close at the end of the month, the MedCenter will live on.   Dr. Jesus Fandino, a Santa Barbara native and ...

With the new fire hazard areas identified, the City of Santa Barbara plans to merge the state map with its Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

Well the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is one step ahead as they launch a new fundraising event called The Un-Gala. It's a ...

Santa Barbara County Animal Services launched a new emergency livestock registry. In order to strengthen current wildfire ...

Santa Barbara isn’t just about beaches and vineyards—it’s also a goldmine for hiking. From coastal strolls to rugged canyon ...

After a stressful journey out of the burn zone in Malibu, the endangered trout have spawned in their adopted stream in Santa ...

The Santa Barbara Zoo appointed Charles Hopper as its next CEO on Sept. 27. (courtesy photo) It isn't easy being the next person in charge — especially when the predecessor before you built a largely ...