The County Parks Division will host a special virtual environmental scoping meeting for the public to learn more about the ...

A recent Land Trust for Santa Barbara County report quantifies the economic value of the county’s natural lands and waters and ecosystem services.

Trailhead, a favored starting point for many hikers in Santa Barbara, is set to receive a major upgrade with the near ...

With 28 National parks in California, you can truly find something for everyone to see and enjoy. California National Pa ...

Every year, more than 100,000 people attend the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, according to event staff.

Here's the latest forecast for an upcoming winter storm that forecasters hope could finally lift Los Angeles County from the ...

Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu told councilmembers Jan. 21 that the City will create a running list of what has been ...

Things to Do in California - Seasonal Highlights . California's diverse array of landscapes – beaches, lakes, forests, mountains and deserts – make it one of th ...

They say you can’t put a price tag on beauty, but maybe you can.       A recent report from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara ...

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The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued an updated flood advisory at 8:54 p.m. on Sunday. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall ...

Rudy Castillo Sr. passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life. Born on July 8, 1929 in Santa Barbara, ...