An officer is being hailed as a hero after he rescued a pilot from a burning plane, which crashed into a field near a highway ...

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A high-end department store designed by notable mid-century architects, the Macy's at Santa Barbara's La Cumbre Plaza will ...

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase new extrication equipment. Known as the “jaws of life,” first responders use ...

The Maltin Modern Master Award honors people who’ve significantly impacted culture through their work in film.

Put on your best walking shoes for this wine and chocolate tour in Santa Barbara, California. It's the perfect Valentine's ...

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On Sunday at 6:02 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a dense fog advisory in effect until Monday at 10 a.m. The ...

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is celebrating its 40th year. The Arlington Theatre marquee is shining bright ...