Growers would have at least 12 months to comply, and that’s too long, Carpinterians say. In a 5-0 vote on Wednesday, the county Planning Commission endorsed the most consequential changes to the ...

An iconic piece of Forest City’s history is poised for a much-needed revival. The Yellow Bridge, a 1915 pony truss bridge ...

The Goleta Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-1 on Wednesday to recommend demolishing the caretaker's cottage at Stow ...

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GOLETA, Calif - The city of Goleta recognized local California Highway Patrol Officer for saving plane crash victims in ...

Fly to Santa Barbara today, and you land in Goleta. For a short time, a century ago, you would have landed in Carpinteria.

El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells shared goals for 2025 in the State of the City Address, including plans to revitalize Parkway Plaza ...

For California Highway Patrol officer Ricardo Ayala, saving passengers from a plane crash on Jan. 29 was just another day at ...

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The number of apartments converted nationwide from office buildings reached a record high of 70,700 units and these conversions are also increasingly targeting newer office buildings. The ...

The City of Goleta announced the return of the Zips Books program allowing readers access to more titles. Below is a press ...