A jam-packed weekend of Semana Nautica events came to a close on Sunday with eight competitive events featuring some of the best aquatic athletes in town ...

As a card-carrying super-cleaning crusader, I have to admit, what really gets my mop in a bunch are dust bunnies. Not only are they hard to catch, but ...

A 25-year-old man died in a shooting late Friday night, Lt. Paul Van Meel of the Santa Maria Police Department said Tuesday. At 11:22 p.m. officers ...

Dr. Hilary Quinn and her devoted team are redefining veterinary care in Santa Barbara — with compassion, expertise, and a whole lot of treats ...

Firefighters were called out early Tuesday for a second fire within hours at a residence in Vandenberg Village. Crews responded at 12:45 a.m. to the ...

Stu Cleek Stu Cleek, who has more than 35 years of experience in Christian higher education, has been named vice president ...

Santa Maria Studios, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County will host the free Santa Maria Senior Expo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2025 free Summer Films: Dog Days of Summer line-up will swing out with “The Sandlot,” 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 18 at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden.

Cottage Health has opened the Cottage Surgical Clinics, a Cottage Medical Group specialty care clinic at 2320 Bath St., Ste. 101, Santa Barbara. The ...

Francisca Ibarra Sanabria It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francisca Ibarra Sanabria on July 3, 2025.

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The Madre Fire burning northeast of Santa Maria continues to grow slowly as firefighters increased containment to 35% and said Highway 166 might reopen as ...