Fire crews are continuing to make progress against the Gifford Fire, prompting officials in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to downgrade or ...

A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital with major injuries after colliding with an SUV in Santa Maria early Thursday morning, police said. The crash ...

This preview is the fourth in a series of articles highlighting the local 11-man high school football teams ahead of the 2025 season, which begins with ...

Six years after Santa Maria leaders heralded a medical school choosing to open its Central Coast program in their city, A.T.

In a tight vote, the UC Santa Barbara men’s soccer team edged out Cal Poly for the No. 1 spot in the Big West Preseason Coaches’ Poll on Thursday. The ...

When trying to understand the health of long-past populations, sometimes you have to rely on nothing but the bones. Orbital lesions in a young child from ...

Earl Lynn “Al” Aylesworth passed away in Tacoma, Washington, July 16, 2025 at age 77. He was born to Owen R. Aylesworth and ...

Growing up in Montecito, I’ve watched restaurants come and go at the charming location inside the historic Montecito Inn. Some have made their mark for a ...

“The most effective technique for squeezing good knowledge out of one’s mind is to consume its ‘bandwidth’ with so many distractions that nothing else can get in. Those distractions don’t need to be ...

Acton Academy Santa Barbara is a K–5 microschool dedicated to equipping children with the skills, mindset, and character ...

The Sheriff’s Office Programs Unit and Allan Hancock College on Aug. 12 celebrated a major academic achievement for 63 incarcerated students at the ...

Massage therapy for general relaxation or wellness is usually not covered by Medicare. Look for practitioners who offer senior discounts or consider other therapies covered by Medicare like ...