Lifestyle
Luxury Santa Barbara Home With Panoramic Ocean Views Listed for $2.2M
The 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is perched on the outer point of Painted Cave, just 12-15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.
Sprawling Santa Barbara Estate with Ocean Views Listed for Sale
Custom-built home in coveted Park Highlands enclave offers privacy, scale, and coastal elegance.
Rare 1.26-Acre Lot in Montecito's Lower Village Up for Sale
The property offers endless possibilities just moments from the beach and the best of the Lower & Upper Village.
Health
Sutter Health Expands Surgical and Cancer Care on Central Coast
New plastic surgeon and first female radiation oncologist join Sutter Health's Greater Central Coast team.
Hiker Airlifted from Tunnel Road Trail After Medical Emergency
Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the scene on Sunday afternoon.
Youth-Led Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking in Santa Barbara
Friday Night Live program at Maple High School launches creative, research-based effort to promote positive social norms and prevent alcohol use among teens.
Crime
Missing Central Coast kayaker found safe at hotel
Search launched after man failed to return rented kayak on time
Santa Barbara Police Investigate Bohnett Park Homicide
Suspect(s) fled the scene before officers arrived, no ongoing threat to public
Two Arrested in $50,000 Scam Targeting Elderly Santa Barbara Resident
Suspects posed as federal authorities to dupe victim into withdrawing cash
Politics
Trump Could Restart California Oil Pipeline With Cold War-Era Law, Opinion Says
The Justice Department said the president has the legal authority to overrule state regulators and reopen an offshore oil pipeline that was shut down after causing a gigantic oil spill.
Dem Women of SB Host Forum on ICE Tactics and Community Response
Event aims to provide clarity, context, and constructive pathways for civic engagement amid ongoing deportation raids.
Race for Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder, Assessor Underway with Melinda Greene Filing for the Post
Melinda Greene, a 30-year veteran with the county, launches her campaign for the position.
Travel
Santa Ynez Valley Emerges as California's Next Great Wine Destination
Travelers discover a remote countryside with wineries, cowboys, and pastoral beauty just north of Santa Barbara.
Southbound U.S. 101 Ramp in Santa Barbara to Close Overnight
Caltrans to upgrade cellular towers during overnight closure of W. Carillo Street off-ramp
Central Coast Tourists Safely Return After Mexico Cartel Violence
A local fire chief helped the group get to the airport after they sheltered in place in their hotel.
