Santa Barbara CA

Public hearings are set to take place a proposal to modify launch facilities at Vandenberg Space Force Base to allow SpaceX to expand from 50, to 100 rocket launches annually. It’s a proposal to tear down a launch facility which was once meant to handle space shuttle launches. After the Challenger shuttle explosion...

It’s a $577 million budget, but about $5 million of that is getting most of the attention at Santa Barbara City Hall. The City Council is scheduled to begin budget deliberations at its 2 p.m. meeting Tuesday, before a final vote scheduled for June 17. Community organizations are pushing...

Wellness means something different to everyone, yet it remains a shared pursuit. It spans the physical, emotional, and mental dimensions of our lives, shaping how we show up in the world. In a time where life feels increasingly demanding and digital noise surrounds us, nurturing wellness is more essential than...

You might not notice until you call for help, but the transition of Santa Maria's Fire Department's dispatch to Santa Barbara County's Regional Fire Communication Center is a step forward in modernizing the service. That's according to Santa María Fire Chief Brad Dandridge. "There's going to be a more...

The De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project is set to start in the middle of this month and last until summer 2027.

A historically large vegetation removal project in Los Padres National Forest was downsized last month, but environmental organizations are still sounding the alarm about the U.S. Forest Service’s plans. When it was first announced in 2022, the Wildfire Risk Reduction Project (formerly the Ecological Restoration...

At 7:02 a.m., Santa Barbara City firefighters responded to a reported vehicle fire at the intersection of Cacique and S. Voluntario Streets in Santa Barbara’s eastside. Callers reported seeing thick, black smoke in the area. Not hearing of any injuries. Scene should be cleared soon.

What started as a homemade meal for their own dogs has grown into one of the most exciting new pet food companies on California’s Central Coast. Founded by brothers Joe and Pete in Santa Barbara, New Tricks Dog Food offers small-batch, gently cooked meals crafted with a chef’s touch and a deep commitment to canine...

Several years after two guests stayed in a bedbug-infested room at a hotel in Ventura, California, a jury has awarded the duo $2 million.

Goleta residents witnessed an unexpected sight on Sunday as several large vehicles belonging to the National Guard were temporarily stationed near the Home Depot in the Camino Real Marketplace. According to reports from community members and social media posts by the 805 Immigrant Coalition, the National Guard convoy...