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The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the completion of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project. A ...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 4 marked the completion of Santa Barbara's Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project, which allows pedestrians to ...

Historic $20 Million Gift Fuels New Downtown Santa Barbara Music Education Center Santa Barbara’s music scene is about to get ...

Located in Mission Canyon, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is the perfect way to spend a day outside with yourself, friends or anyone else who might want to tag along. The best part of the whole deal ...

I’ve never been to the Bellosguardo Estate before. I’ve avoided checking out images of the grandest mansion or the grounds, ...

Up to the point that they actually burn, green, well-maintained plants can slow the spread of a fire by serving as “heat ...

In a significant course correction this week, the county Board of Supervisors cut $1.4 million from its cannabis budget, ...

The Great Quake Centennial Commemoration, June 28th, 12-4 PM, will include a street festival and commemoration on the 1100 Block of State Street. Enjoy live entertainment, educational exhibits, ...

The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) is relaunching its all-electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle service to ...

A California court has sided with state coastal authorities and ordered Sable Offshore Corp. to abide by a preliminary ...

On the ocean side, the city of Santa Cruz’s landscaping extends for many blocks from about the corner of Lighthouse Field (Pelton Avenue) to the entrance to Natural Bridges State Beach (Swanton ...