According to Santa Barbara County records, confirmed to SFGATE by a clerk in the assessor’s office Tuesday, Pea Soup Andersen ...

The discoveries include sharks, shorebirds, mammals and saber-toothed salmon, with the oldest remains dating to almost nine ...

Santa Maria, CA – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office officials report that a Santa Maria man, who was in custody prior to ...

Several distinctive U.S. cities and destinations have a certain architectural style, cultural influence, cuisine, and vibe ...

The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter provides free education programs, support services, and care ...

As candidates prepare for campaigns and debates, Santa Barbara County is working to make sure as many residents as possible ...

A community-focused initiative with the United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County is helping to distribute more than $300,000 to Central Coast children.

The California surgeon general is launching a campaign to spread awareness about health conditions that contribute to ...

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An oceanfront equestrian property in the Santa Barbara County city of Carpinteria, California, has returned to the market, ...

As Sea Otter Awareness Week approaches, ocean activist Dan Haifley says we should support efforts to expand the southern sea ...

Officials say they had enough firefighters, engines and aircraft, but homes burned as far-flung assistance was on its way.