Santa Barbara is home to some of the most historic churches, from Spanish missions to Protestant congregations spread across centuries.

Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto, who passed away at age 87, served as an important link to Santa Barbara’s Chumash heritage. A prominent leader and spokesperson in the Chumash community, she was the last ...

On Feb. 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo.

When Sylvia Barnard dreams, watch out. Her dreams have a relentless habit of coming true. For a long time now, Barnard has dreamt about launching a food truck operation that sells food raised and ...

Nutritious soup will be served with grilled cheese sandwiches at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. (Courtesy photo) The Auxiliary of Community Friends of Santa Barbara has joined forces with Chef Coco ...

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

A new transitional home in Santa Barbara is set to open its doors, offering young adults experiencing homelessness a place ...

Cox employees across Santa Barbara raised a landmark $100,000 for nonprofits serving the communities where they live and work in celebration of Cox ...

A well-known Santa Barbara couple died mysteriously this week, leaving behind three children and a host of unanswered questions. Coffee and exotic-fruit farmers John and Kristen Ruskey were found dead ...

The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) proudly announces the 2026 Wilbur Award recipients, recognizing exceptional work by 25 media outlets completed in 2025 within the secular (non-religious) media ...

“Fan into flame the gift of God” and courageously live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit to a world currently crying out for hope, Archbishop Richard Moth exhorted the faithful on Feb. 14 at his ...

The night of February 20th, 2016, convicted killer Jason Dalton drove to the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Texas Township and opened fire in the parking lot. He shot and killed four friends from Battle ...