The Santa Barbara Foundation awarded a $900,000 grant to support Casa Cacique shelter operations, facility improvements and services for people experiencing homelessness.

Santa Barbara County Health Department will host free Back-to-School Health Fairs Aug. 4-6, offering immunizations, sports physicals, backpacks, and family resources.

Two UC Santa Barbara graduates were selected for the inaugural Lafayette Fellowship to pursue fully funded master's degrees in France.

A CalMatters commentary argues California should allow aging oil refineries to retire while ensuring affordable fuel, worker support, and a smooth energy transition.

Sen. Alex Padilla and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled the Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act to establish an independent federal watchdog and strengthen enforcement against ...

An unplanned SDG&E power outage left dozens of customers in Spring Valley, La Presa, and Rancho San Diego without electricity.

Utilities services will temporarily relocate beginning Aug. 10, 2026, due to roof renovations at the Utilities building.

Sen. Alex Padilla's MORE WATER Act and Monterey Bay National Heritage Study Act have advanced to the full Senate after committee approval. Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ...

The U.S. Space Force has approved a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch scheduled for Friday evening, July 31, 2026, which may ...

Asking rents in Los Angeles County have declined, but many new college graduates will still face steep housing costs.

The Estrella Fire near Paso Robles is 85% contained after burning 35 acres. Firefighters continue mop-up operations as hot ...

A vehicle fire closed Highway 154 in both directions Thursday morning near North San Marcos Road, with no injuries reported. A vehicle fire shut down Highway 154 in both directions Thursday morning ...