California voters will decide on 14 statewide policy proposals come November, including the high-stakes billionaire tax, an ...

Aside from Measure A, a second, hidden tax is being extracted from us daily as Highway 101 is widened: the cost of our time.

As we celebrate our 250th anniversary of independence, the best birthday gift we can give ourselves is to change how Supreme ...

Project Goes Before City’s Design Review Board on July 14 for Conceptual and Preliminary Review ...

A new California law gives just more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers reached a final budget deal that largely relies on AI revenue projections and new taxes ...

The state budget cut $5.5 million for school libraries. That money pays online fees for student research materials.

UC Santa Barbara was pushing for the bill, Senate Bill 895, to make it through the legislative process in time to be placed ...

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is among hundreds of food banks that will receive an “egg payout” as part of the ...

More than 300 guests gathered at the Santa Ynez Valley Polo Club on Saturday, June 27, for a sold-out 2026 Santa Ynez Valley ...

Late graphic designer created 18 posters, as well as the iconic logo for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Parks and Recreation is at the heart of what makes Goleta a vibrant and connected community. This July, you are invited to be part of the places, programs, and activities that bring us together during ...