Referring to the viciousness and callousness of the crime, a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge handed down a 50-years-to-life state prison ...

A contentious new chapter in Santa Barbara’s housing crisis is unfolding as its city council, in a split decision, recently approved a temporary citywide rent freeze. While at least 35 cities and ...

UPDATE: As of this morning, Milpas Street is back open to drivers, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department. There are no additional details involving the incident, including the cause. UPDATE ...

At least one person was injured following an altercation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and community members in Santa Barbara, police said Wednesday. Officers with the Santa ...

Spring will look different this year in Santa Barbara with a crackdown on the signature blowout event for America’s No. 1 party school. Santa Barbara County supervisors voted earlier this week on ...

Metrolink, the regional commuter rail service for greater Los Angeles, was in talks to extend its service to Santa Barbara, but that plan fell apart in 2025. The proposed commuter rail service still ...

The invitations went out a few weeks ago, for a ceremony in Santa Barbara on Jan. 9 to celebrate State Sen. Monique Limón’s new position as leader of the California State Senate. The 500 people ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, the City of Santa Barbara released its draft long-term, climate adaptation plans for water and wastewater systems, the first of its kind in the state. The ...

Santa Barbara’s flourishing food and beverage scene reached new heights in 2025. Although this affluent beach town is best known for its idyllic charm, scenic mountain-meets-ocean landscape and many ...

Pete Delkus stops by Celina for tonight's Santa's Helpers toy drive. FDA intends to put its most serious warning on COVID vaccines, sources say Colorado governor shoots down Trump pardon of Tina ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. State lawmakers inserted language into a budget bill to require environmental review of a controversial ...

Occupying a prized parcel of land once home to the legendary 400-room Potter Hotel is the recently reimagined and rebranded hotel The Milo. Located on famed Cabrillo Boulevard, the 121-room beachfront ...