My first stint in “the Santa Barbara–Goleta area,” as my 5-year-old calls it for unknown reasons, was as a UCSB student. The ...

Butterfly populations across the United States are declining, a trend reflected in the Western monarch butterfly population ...

John D. McCafferty John Delmer McCafferty was born in 1935 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Edna and Gene McCafferty. As farm workers, life in the 1930s was ...

Stormwater drains onto Butterfly Beach in Montecito Thursday afternoon. Credit: Ray Ford / Noozhawk photo In Santa Barbara, the rain is expected to last into Friday with a risk of thunderstorms.

From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Oprah Winfrey and Katy Perry, Montecito is home to a wealth of prominent individuals, ...

Dreaming of the perfect spring break? Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, these California destinations have you covered.

With miles of sandy, sun-kissed coastlines, Santa Barbara offers prime spots like the beautiful Butterfly Beach, a favorite among locals and celebrities, and the unassuming Summerland Beach ...

Some of the most breathtaking views in the world can be enjoyed from behind a train window and you don't necessarily have to ...

At 7:39 p.m. on Friday, the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory in effect until Saturday at 3 a.m. for Catalina ...

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – 27 Feb 2025 – Seasonal restrictions will be in place for Surf Beach and Ocean Park ...

The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival winners have been announced. Presley Ann/Getty Images for DAOU Vineyards As the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival comes to a close ...