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SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara MTD has kicked off a public outreach process seeking input from the public on a proposed adjustment to MTD’s bus fare structure. MTD’s fares have been unchanged for the ...

The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for all city summer camps online at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Families can choose ...

Phillip Cummings of Carpinteria and his girlfriend, Krysta Thompson, were both arrested after a dispute with an elderly neighbor ...

The couple is also working with José Andrés and World Central Kitchen and has donated clothing and other items to relief ...

Hollywood landmarks threatened as firefighters continue to battle deadly blaze - Death toll continues to climb as more than 7 ...

Southern California Edison restored power midday Thursday to Santa Barbara-area customers affected by public safety power ...

The devastating wildfires sweeping through California have prompted an impassioned response from Prince Harry and Meghan ...

As movie attendance spikes, the question of how to behave as part of a moviegoing audience has become a topic of passionate online debate.

Twice in February 2024, the airport had to cease all operations because of a "significant amount of flooding." ...

As movie theaters have worked to entice Americans back to the silver screen, the industry has marketed blockbuster films like ″Wicked” as cultural events ...

The iconic Cold Spring Canyon Bridge has officially been granted historic landmark status in Santa Barbara County. The ...