From my first night in town at the Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls Club to the last evening on a sunset cruise, it was nothing short ...

Owner Richard Yates In a town known for its beauty, culture, and community spirit, Opal Restaurant and Bar has earned its ...

Starting next week, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) Film Center will embark on a major transformation, ...

This weekend’s gale-force northwesterly winds and mostly clear- to partly cloudy skies — with a few scattered showers in the ...

Every big city has its popular road trip destinations, and Los Angeles is blessed to have Santa Barbara, an hour and 40 minutes driving distance from Downtown and just under three hours aboard Amtrak.

The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo has returned to the Earl Warren Showgrounds for two back-to-back weekends. Organizers say this year's 1980s flashback theme will transport fairgoers back in time with ...

Though she admits that the real estate market is still vulnerable to turbulence, "Shark Tank" star and real estate investor Barbara Corcoran claims the "uncertainty" could offer a silver lining ...

The board for Santa Rosa City Schools during its Wednesday night meeting removed the district superintendent, trustees confirmed in a letter to the school community. Superintendent Daisy Morales ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Friday will be very similar to Thursday with another round of clouds and cool temperatures. Low pressure will drop down from the Aleutian Islands and is headed straight to ...

If you somehow require further persuasion as to why Santa Barbara is a fantastic getaway right now, check Eater’s Santa Barbara 24-hour guide or essential Santa Barbara restaurants map.

Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee met with the city's interim mayor, Kevin Jenkins, on Monday and announced her plans for her first 100 days in office. Jenkins said the city council is prepared to ...

This week, I sat down with one of Santa Barbara’s most prolific wine voices — Matt Kettmann, senior writer at The Santa Barbara Independent and a writer-at-large for Wine Enthusiast. With more than ...