Erin Graffy, Santa Barbara’s preeminent socialite, elegant emcee, and passionate historian and author, has died. Graffy ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Erin Therese Graffy de Garcia, longtime Santa Barbara resident, historian, author and consummate ...

The Santa Barbara News-Press is embarking on a new chapter under nonprofit stewardship after years of financial struggles, ...

Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2, the second installment of Kevin Costner ’s ambitious western film series, will have ...

We’ve got you covered for all the exciting action this weekend. Follow along on the Santa Barbara Invite 2025 Event Page for livestreams and updates throughout the weekend. The event begins January ...

The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara is proud to announce the election of its 2025 Board of Directors, marking an ...

The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District plans to implement a fare increase beginning in August in response to a loss ...

A high surf advisory was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet ...

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Officials and volunteers in Santa Barbara County conducted the annual county-wide point-in-time count Wednesday.

The Gauchos visit the Tritons as we continue our college basketball odds series with a UC Santa Barbara-UC San Diego ...

Metrolink will likely be making a northern expansion in the coming months, adding a morning commuter train between Ventura ...