The Santa Barbara Symphony Youth Ensembles Program is a longtime community staple that inspires 100 musicians in grades 3 ...

Daniel Protheroe was a beloved local recording engineer in Santa Barbara for decades, and he was the love of my ...

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Dos Pueblos High School confirms three teenage students were among the victims in the fatal May 18 collision on Highway 1.

Christina Almada, 36, allegedly hit the e-bike rider with her SUV on the 1900 block of State Street Sunday night.

Several local athletes advanced to the Masters meet on Saturday based on their performances at the CIF-SS Finals.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for a wide range of services and projects. The City of Goleta owns over 100 parcels; many of the properties are parks and open spaces with a total area of ...

The local Quilt Guild, Coastal Quilters of Santa Barbara and Goleta , donates quilts to a program called Fostering Friends. The program, through The Assistance League of Santa Barbara, currently aids ...

Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) is once again leading efforts to reduce waste and support a smoother, ...

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We are looking forward to another year of music, art, and spontaneity in our downtown. Pianos on State artist entry ...

Family says Carly Grace Howard, 24, suffered irreparable brain damage and has “no expectation of regaining consciousness.” ...