Updated as of 9:53 p.m., July 3, 2025 The Madre Fire has surged to 52,952 acres, making it the largest wildfire this year.

Americans coast to coast are preparing to celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday in patriotic style. From spectacular firework displays to backyard barbecues, the Fourth of July embodies the spirit of ...

The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments approved $4.3 million in Measure A funding on Thursday to support bicycle ...

City of Goleta settles with Shelby Family Partnership, L.P., allowing revised plans for the Glen Annie housing project.

The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with a free, family-friendly ...

The 2024-25 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury conducted an investigation into the living conditions for female inmates in local ...

Homeless residents of some of California’s biggest cities increasingly are facing criminal penalties for the actions they ...

The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional fireworks ...

Updated as of 8:00 a.m, July 3, 2025 The fire is estimated at more than 35,000 acres and 5% contained as of Thursday morning.

Santa Barbara County has issued an air quality warning due to smoke from the Madre Fire along Highway 166 on July 2, 2025.

Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – May 31, 2025 The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.2 Million ...

A small earthquake struck off the coast of Isla Vista on Thursday morning. It was 2.7 magnitudes, approximately 6 miles off the coast.