I want to find more things for my kids to do here, so I plan to build a sandbox. What are some design tips, and what type of wood is best? — ...

Valentine’s Day in Santa Barbara has its own particular charm. Maybe it’s couples sharing lattes on State Street, or the way the afternoon light turns ...

Santa Barbara does not have a housing shortage because we lack rules. We have a housing shortage because our rules do not work. That is not my opinion. It ...

Around the corner from the newly opened Manifattura at 413 State St., sits the original wine bar that got it all started. Sharing the same owners, ...

The mere making of money motivates many in their worldly endeavors. Yet, there is so much more to life than accruing worldly wealth. Early in my corporate ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit ...

Madeline Fanton remembers the first chapter book she read as a child — “Little Women.” Now, the visiting professor of theater arts is directing Westmont’s ...

A pedestrian was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a freight train near Summerland, according to the Montecito Fire Protection ...

San Marcos boys soccer rolled to a 4-0 victory over Golden Valley in the second round of the CIF-SS Div. 5 playoffs on Friday at Warkentin Stadium. The ...

Santa Barbara High girls water polo came from behind for a 13-12 win over Temple City in the CIF-SS Div. 2 Quarterfinals on Friday in Santa Barbara. The ...

San Marcos girls beach volleyball picked up a 4-1 non-league win over Santa Ynez High on Friday in Santa Ynez. After the lone loss came at the No. 1 ...

Marching band, sports practice, group hangouts and quinceañera dance practices. Those aren't necessarily places one would think they would find ...