This week’s Poetry Connection poem comes from longtime conference attendee, Toni Bixby. She attended two morning sessions of ...

Glide over the sun-soaked coastline of Santa Barbara, California, where Spanish colonial architecture meets golden beaches ...

Strawberries remain the county’s top crop, contributing $860 million — over 40% of the total agricultural value. Nursery ...

Annual Homeless Update to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors offers more than just numbers. It provides a mirror — a mirror in which ...

This year's Fourth of July community celebrations stretch from Santa Maria to Carpinteria with concerts, picnics, fireworks, parades and a drone show ...

It's everything you love about going to the beach without the hassle of lugging your stuff across the sand. Plan your visit, ...

In California, where the next "Big One" is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake ...

Santa Barbara's most famous avenue, State Street, is the heart of the city. It cuts through downtown for 10 car-free blocks and leads right onto Stearns Wharf. It's nearly impossible to miss with ...

Hours The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tickets Admission costs $20 for adults and $12 for children ages 3 to 12, with discounts for seniors and students ...

Ask one of my fellow Canadians to describe our nation’s cuisine and you may very well be met with a blank stare, ...

Guadalupe Beach in Santa Barbara County earns a place on Heal the Bay’s 2025 Honor Roll for its top water quality.

Summer in Santa Barbara means golden light, ocean breezes, and the irresistible urge to be outdoors. Whether you’re planning ...