Santa Barbara CA

Tucked away in the mountains of Santa Barbara, California, Cold Spring Tavern beckons travelers with its historic charm and irresistible flavors. Once a stagecoach stop, this 1860s tavern is now a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike. With its smoky tri-tip sandwiches and live porch music, it offers a...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A man died after a solo car crash off West Camino Cielo Road just after 9:30 p.m., according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Crash technology from the man's Toyota notified first responders about the crash before crews drove seven miles past the road's end and found...

Construction will begin the week of March 26 at the Boyd Center as the City of Ojai Recreation Department starts several facility upgrades. The work includes installing a new solid wood floor on the multi-purpose room stage and steps, along with new laminate flooring in the storage areas beneath the stage.

On Sunday, February 22, the Santa Barbara County Trails Council will lead a five-mile “living heritage hike” from Rincon Beach County Park to Santa Claus Lane, tracing the path of the 1775-76 Juan Bautista de Anza expedition as it entered Santa Barbara County 250 years ago. The hike...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Police helped an injured biker to Cottage Hospital after a truck hit them just before 2:45 p.m. on Castillo Street. Santa Barbara Police received help from firefighters and paramedics and shut down Castillo Street for an investigation on the crash. The truck driver was not...

After a week of storms that triggered a Flood Watch across Ventura County, along with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and winter storm warnings in the mountains, residents are now assessing wind and water damage as saturated ground and repeated rainfall leave households and small businesses facing unexpected repair costs....

An adult male died early Friday morning after being shot at Bohnett Park on Santa Barbara’s Westside, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department, which is investigating the case as a homicide. Officers were dispatched to the park at 1200 San Pascual Street at approximately 1:31 a.m. for reports...

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—UC Santa Barbara first year Student Mar Lopez is fighting an uphill battle, and she’s hoping to turn the page. “I remember thinking like, ‘Wow, like, this is a lot.’ And like, just for one class, it's ten weeks and I have to do this for what, the next four years?” said Lopez.

The City of Goleta and the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT) will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, February 23 at 12:00 p.m. to discuss homelessness in the city. The focus will be on people living in their vehicles and the steps being taken to address this issue.

The tracks are laid for a new commuter rail service from Ventura County to Santa Barbara, with the trains expected to start running in late April or early May. On Feb. 19, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments board voted unanimously to approve an agreement with other transportation agencies in the...