Storm damage leads to the indefinite closure of part of a popular South Coast...
Recent storm damage has led to the indefinite closure of the popular Maria Ygnacio Bike Path at its intersection with U.S. 101. The section of the path connects the Santa Barbara and Goleta areas. Santa Barbara County officials say that while the path is a key transportation route, the damage...
A Rare 1,000-Acre Coastal Ranch Near Santa Barbara Lists for $70 Million
You may be familiar with Naples, Florida, and Naples, Italy. But what about the unincorporated area of Naples in Southern California? Demand for Rolex and Cartier Watches Is Soaring Because of 'Love Story,' Bezel Says Spanning a whole mile of ocean frontage just northwest of Santa Barbara, the largely undeveloped...
Historic Santa Barbara Churches Serving the City for Generations
Santa Barbara’s history has been shaped by its churches, mission walls, and church towers that reflect the city’s spiritual life. From Spanish colonial-era Catholic foundations to 19th-century Protestant congregations and the growth of diverse Christian traditions in the 20th century, these institutions reflect the...
SB Soccer Club Girls 2014 Squad Wins SoCal State Cup Championship
The Santa Barbara Soccer Club Girls 2014 Pre-GA Aspire team captured the SoCal State Cup Championship last weekend in Norco. “The athletes deserve all the credit for coming together, trusting each other, and playing like a team,” head coach Marco Medina said. “Their relentless work ethic and competitive edge were...
Montecito Couple Are ‘Practiced and Unapologetic Fraudsters,’ Authorities Say
A Montecito couple was arrested last Thursday at their second home in Newport Beach and charged with 68 felony counts of fraud, conspiracy, grand theft, and money laundering in what authorities described as a long-running pattern of cons that left multiple victims across four California jurisdictions. If convicted on...
Gauchos Unable to Complete Sweep of Iowa State
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The UC Santa Barbara softball team wrapped up their weekend, falling to Iowa State 10-1 on Sunday. The Gauchos had won five straight coming into the contest. HOW IT HAPPENED. UC Santa Barbara managed three hits, while Iowa State capitalized on two home runs and...
Hope Ranch Spec Reno Sells for $4.5 Million Off the Asking Price
Spec reno—in essence a new-build—of a 1971 single-level Mediterranean on 3.48 acres in Hope Ranch. Listed: $19.975 million in November 2025. 1925 four-bedroom Spanish Colonial, mostly single-level. Listed: $7.795 million in October 2025, cut to $7.45 million in January 2026. Closed: $7.25 million. ·············...
Thirty-Two Community Members Graduate from the 2026 LEAD Goleta Academy
Class Included Higher Number of Students than Prior Years. The City of Goleta is proud to announce the completion of its 7th LEAD Goleta Community Academy. LEAD stands for Learn, Empower, Advocate, and Discuss. For the past six weeks, 32 participants have met every week to learn about how the City of Goleta is run.
2027-2028 Watershed Awareness Calendar Contest (K – 5th Grade)
Do you know a student artist attending kindergarten through 5th grade? If so, have them enter the City’s 3rd student art contest! All K-5 students who reside in, or attend a school in the City of Ventura are eligible to participate in the contest. Winning artwork will be included in the 2027-2028 Watershed Awareness...
Santa Barbara Winter Wedding Expo helps couples plan say “I Do”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Brides and grooms had a chance to get ideas at the Santa Barbara Winter Wedding Expo. The expo returned to the Santa Barbara Women's Club on Mission Canyon on March 1. It is known as a one-stop destination for planning dream weddings and more. It's also...
