The death of Pope Francis on the day after Easter is on the minds of many Catholics. Many are attending events to honor him ...

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Well the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is one step ahead as they launch a new fundraising event called The Un-Gala. It's a ...

The founder of Margerum and Barden Wines, winemaking pioneer Doug Margerum shares what he’s most excited to showcase at the ...

Santa Barbara isn’t just home to stunning hikes and great food—it’s also packed with some of the most beautiful beaches on ...

A Santa Barbara ribbon-cutting ceremony today marked the completion of two Highway 101 projects, from Carpinteria to ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - What was meant to be a spiritual honeymoon turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Alec Gasca and his wife. Gasca, the ...