Objective design standards will allow developers to put their multifamily residential projects on the fast track.

The era of the giant upscale outdoor mall is coming to a quick and decisive end in Santa Barbara. A path was cleared last week to tear down a landmark Macy’s department store in favor of a giant ...

The Santa Barbara City Council has passed a set of sweeping new design standards intended to bring developers more certainty ...

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase new extrication equipment. Known as the “jaws of life,” first responders use ...

Every year, more than 100,000 people attend the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, according to event staff.

Political barbs flew at Santa Barbara City Hall on Tuesday in a brawl over housing, law enforcement and millions of dollars ...

Two vehicles crashed on Highway 101 southbound, just north of El Capitan State Beach on Friday evening. At 4:45 p.m., ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to advance the Wine Business Improvement District (BID). The BID would affect wine tasting rooms, many of which ...

The Ellwood Mesa Butterfly Grove used to be California's largest wintering site for monarch butterflies, but in 2024, only 30 butterflies were counted.

Kris Bowers, Camille, Clement Ducol and Paul Tazewell are among Variety's Artisans Awards 2025 recipients at the Santa ...

Film Festival Successfully Launches with Opening Night Film Despite Rain Twin spotlights searched the rainy skies above the ...

The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to advance the Wine Business Improvement District (BID). The BID would ...