In a move aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety, the City of Santa Barbara has announced plans to cut down 13 ficus trees ...

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To get to Santa Barbara, there are a few options. The closest major airport is Los Angeles International (LAX), about 90 miles southeast of the city. Santa Barbara also has a regional airport (SBA ...

The City of Santa Barbara has announced that free self-serve sandbag stations have been set up today and will remain open ...

Winter sees daytime temperatures range from highs in the mid-60s to lows in the mid-40s at night, which is freezing by Santa Barbara standards. This season is also when the city sees most of its ...

Safety is key when enjoying the golden sands of California, so where better than the safest beach in the Golden State for ...

E-bike accidents in Santa Barbara have skyrocketed over the last three years, and the city is scrambling to find a solution. On Tuesday, members of the Santa Barbara city council unanimously approved ...

A memorial was held Friday for Erin Graffy, a celebrated Santa Barbara author and historian known for her wit, intelligence, ...

Homeless people who live along public waterways and in other public spaces in Santa Barbara County will have less time to ...

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will unveil the Deepwater Diving Monument, a tribute to Santa Barbara’s heritage as the birthplace of deepwater ...