UC Irvine took early control and extended its lead to 20-13 on two free throws by Harrison Carrington after he was fouled on ...

Versatile artist Ethan Hawke’s Oscar-nominated ‘Blue Moon’ tour de force paves the way to his deserved Arlington tribute.

The County of Santa Barbara Health Department and Sheriff’s Office are advising residents to avoid foods, dietary ...

Santa Barbara, Calif. – February 3, 2026 – Santa Barbara Botanic Garden invites community members ages 60 and better to enjoy ...

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New Curator of Mammalogy Ally Coconis, Ph.D., with kangaroo rat specimens in the SBMNH collections. Photo by SBMNH Coconis ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – Travelers on northbound US 101 will encounter a lane closure north of the Gaviota Tunnel on Tuesday, ...

From volunteer medics in war to memory’s slippery terrain and indigenous art’s bold presence, new films resonate beyond the ...

An internationally known dance company scheduled to perform at The Granada Theatre will no longer take the stage after its ...

If the right bike enthusiast doesn’t save it, the 50-year-old shop may shut permanently as its owner plans to move on to ...

Last night’s conversation with legendary film critic Leonard Maltin covered a swath of memorable performances that included ...

The UCSB theater Animal Farm (Tatty Hennessy adapted it from George Orwell’s 1945 novella) was submitted for production by ...