Cancún's popularity as a vacation destination in Mexico can be a downside for some, so we've curated some affordable, ...

San Luis Obispo County residents could get another shot at passing a half-cent sales tax measure to build better roads after 2016’s Measure J failed. SLO Council of Governments’ (SLOCOG) Deputy ...

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THOUSANDS of bikini-clad backpackers packed one of Australia’s most famous beaches on Christmas Day, turning the sand into a ...

Capitola, the seaside charmer just south of Santa Cruz, delivers Mediterranean vibes with a distinctly California twist—a place where rainbow-hued buildings meet rolling surf in a vacation cocktail ...

Thousands of County residents woke up without power on Christmas Eve after the first in a pair of powerful atmospheric river ...

Surfing Santa’s, crazy cows and traditional carols, see how people across the globe celebrate Christmas in 2025.

Thousands of people awoke without power Wednesday morning after a powerful storm slammed into the Bay Area, toppling trees ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a ...

Flooding was reported on surface streets, though shoppers still visited downtown Santa Barbara on December 24, 2025.

Victoria Beckham shared how she and David Beckham are enjoying the Christmas season after allegedly being blocked by son Brooklyn Beckham.

On Tuesday, California's Senate President pro Tempore, Monique Limón of Santa Barbara, announced the committee membership ...