Mark Herrier grew up in Lompoc in the 1950s and ’60s, when the theater was the undisputed center of town. Kids were dropped off on Saturday mornings with a dollar in their pockets — enough for popcorn ...

California's iconic Highway 1 is one of the country's most scenic drives. Now that the route has been reopened, here are the best stops along the way.

A new food truck in Santa Barbara is serving more than sandwiches. The Good Samaritan Shelter has launched the “Good ...

Carlos Santana is coming to Santa Barbara this September with a two-day concert as part of his Oneness Tour 2026.

This pocket-sized town tucked into the Santa Ynez Valley has perfected the fine art of slowing down, and it’s ready to teach ...

This nostalgic California road trip leads to beautiful small towns with historic streets, quiet charm, and scenery that makes ...

World Atlas named six California towns among the prettiest on the Pacific Coast. See which scenic cities made the list.

In Santa Barbara, community defense groups such as 805 UndocuFund and SBResiste reported that of the nearly 90 arrests that occurred within the City of Santa Barbara in the past year, there were only ...

Just a few hours north of Los Angeles, the rural vineyard town of Santa Ynez Valley boasts some of California’s most picturesque hotels.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is sponsoring an event at the Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., where residents of ...

Los Olivos, California, is the antidote to whatever’s been stressing you out, and it’s hiding in plain sight in Santa Barbara County’s wine country. This tiny town of roughly 1,000 residents has ...

World Atlas named six California towns among the prettiest on the Pacific Coast. See which scenic cities made the list.