The California Teachers Association sued the state last week, asking a court to force the payment of $3.9 billion in public school support that Gov. Gavin ...

A Coastal Cleanup Day volunteer proudly holds up a machete found at Arroyo Burro Beach. (Veronica Lee photo) More than 955 volunteers cleaned 73 miles and ...

Joseph Fink Chaucer’s Books will host a book talk by Joseph Fink, author of “The Nudge,” 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 3321 State St., Santa Barbara. Fink ...

David ‘Doc’ Nipper David “Doc” Allen Nipper passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 3, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born ...

This summer wasn’t unusually hot here in the deserts of Southern California, but I know that elsewhere it was pretty scorching. As we turn the calendar ...

A shooting that left one man injured Saturday night in Santa Maria remained under investigation on Sunday. Shortly after 8 p.m., officers with the Santa ...

Sixty-one students from all four Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (SMJUHSD) campuses recently earned their Youth Mental Health First Aid ...

Joshua Adam Place A life well lived, a heart deeply loved. Joshua Adam Place, 46, passed away on Sept. 15, 2026, in Lompoc.

Santa Barbara County could soon crack down on catalytic converter thefts by imposing new fines and a chance of jail time. The ...

The No. 14 UC Santa Barbara Men's Water Polo team had a vexing evening to start their 2026 Overnight MPSF Invitational on Friday, ...

The Carpinteria High girls cross country squad captured first place in the Small Schools division and took third overall at the Ojai Invitational on ...

After last week’s column, we need to delve into the historical books of Scripture to gain a better understanding of this special nation awaiting access to ...