They say you can’t put a price tag on beauty, but maybe you can.       A recent report from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara ...

Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo Santa Barbara County now ranks second-highest in the state for its poverty rate, which affects one in six adults and one in five children. That was one of the ...

The USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County are collaborating to strengthen the local food system. The program connects local farmers ...

Foley Entertainment Group Chairman Bill Foley announced today the appointment of Shane Green as Chief Executive Officer of ...

Santa Barbara County is finally doing ... Here’s a hint: It’s green. It’s legal. And it’s kind of a big deal locally. click to enlarge It’s cannabis, and the county Board of Supervisors is tired of ...

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Green signed with adidas before his rookie season and just debuted his signature logo with the brand. Before last night's win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Green sat down with the Rockets ...

The Santa Barbara Film Festival has revealed its entire program for its upcoming 40th edition, which includes 32 world premieres and 74 U.S. premieres from 60 countries. The fest will open ...

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued an updated flood advisory at 8:54 p.m. on Sunday. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Visitors across the county came together at Santa Barbara City College for the annual Upward Mobility Summit. Santa Barbara ...

"Our explosive growth over the last three years has driven us to expand our facilities," said Matt McCauley, CEO at Logo Brands. "We are thrilled to remain in Williamson County for our corporate ...