For some, Mother’s Day can be a bittersweet reminder for those who have lost their mothers and mothers who have lost a child.

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A bill by Assemblymember Lori Wilson could help finally break the Highway 37 gridlock despite worries about harming endangered species.

Airports in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara offer a range of flights to vacation destinations across the ...

Plans for renovations to the former Fiesta Five movie theater have gone through the first round of reviews by the Santa ...

As a mom in Santa Barbara, California, I witnessed a program of fundamentalist religious indoctrination force its way into my ...

New blog by Perry Lieber explores trends in sustainable home construction, personalized remodeling, and expert renovation ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - May 7 is the official date Real ID's are required. “In California as of may 1st, over 19 million ...

Also known as the "whale superhighway," it’s an especially good spot for whale watching, as the nutrient-rich waters are a ...

In addition to spotting wildlife, visitors come to these islands to savor the great outdoors with plentiful hiking trails, ...

Game over. Game Seeker, 537 State St., will close Saturday after 20 years in downtown Santa Barbara. "For us at Game Seeker, it's not the product that ...

Years of Experience is the number of years an individual is registered as an investment advisor only, rather than combined years of experience as either an investment advisor or broker.