A couple of hours north of LA along the 101, you’ll find a magical place called Santa Barbara. This coastal town is known for ...

Many businesses held trick or treat events before sunset on Halloween. Family friendly locations included Coast Village Road ...

Your roommates in your Chi-5 triple or Isla Vista apartment probably don’t want to listen to sniffles and wails from your bed ...

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Officials said 132 homes were lost and 88 damaged, making one of the most destructive fires in the region in several years.

Whether you want to party it up, get adventurous with some scuba diving or pamper yourselves at a deluxe spa, these fantastic girls trip destinations offer something for every woman in your group.

The park, located 5 miles west of Santa Barbara, is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. You can reach the park via car or the MTD bus, which stops right outside the park's entrance. More information ...

Picking the best place to watch the sunset is a classic Santa Barbara “Sophie’s Choice,” except instead of two good options, there are literally too many to count. Yet, time and time again, our voters ...

“Last night when I was coming back from campus I saw a coyote like near the basketball courts,” said UCSB student, Saad Al Mulhem. “We used to see them during dusk or sunset, you ...