Santa Barbara County News

Firefighters were dispatched Thursday afternoon after receiving a call reporting a delivery truck had backed into a Montecito clothing store, putting the stability of the building's roof into question.

A Santa Maria couple were arrested on child endangerment charges Tuesday after their 4-year-old daughter was found walking by herself while the couple were allegedly gambling inside the Chumash Casino .

The Santa Barbara Public Library System is partnering with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department to help residents apply for and enroll in health care coverage through Medi-Cal or Covered California.

Pat McElroy, the City of Santa Barbara's fire chief, is without doubt the best natural politician operating in Santa Barbara County that nobody ever voted for.

Goleta Beach is one of Santa Barbara County's most popular parks. But imagine going to Goleta Beach Park and finding no beach.

The death of Maggie Espinoza on Feb. 13 leaves a deep hole in the hearts of those who have served children and families throughout Santa Barbara County through the Community Action Commission's Head Start program for the past 40 years.

The Goleta Water District board declared a drought Tuesday, a month behind all its neighbors, and will ask all customers to voluntarily cut water use by 20 percent.

Santa Barbara is filled with summer day camps and activities - hence the need for a Summer Fun guide such as this one.

Bruce Franklin Valentine , 70, of Heritage Ranch was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, on suspicion of armed robbery.

Three people were helped to safety late Tuesday night after getting stranded while hiking in the mountains above Santa Barbara.

With 135 exhibitors setting up at La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara this weekend, the Kids and Teens Expo promises to bring the family fun locals have come to expect.

Bob Hatch is retiring after 20 years as president and CEO of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, the largest business group in North Santa Barbara County.

An off-duty Lompoc police officer was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence after a witness saw the officer's vehicle collide with a tree.

What do flowers and chemistry have to do with each other? Well, one area senior would tell you it has everything to do with each other.

A 23-year-old Lompoc man was killed Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle while walking on a road near Buellton, according to the California Highway Patrol .

A Goleta business suffered minor flooding damage Monday when construction crews struck a sprinkler while working, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department .

Santa Barbara County native Mark D'Arelli has been named the new commander of the California Highway Patrol's Santa Barbara Area effective March 1. Captain D'Arelli has been with the CHP for fifteen years.

Community Action Commission Head Start was recently evaluated by the federal government for compliance with the program's national Performance Standards.

It was a wild night Saturday for Santa Barbara County sheriff's deputies , including a stabbing and what witnesses described as a near-riot.

Three hikers were rescued by helicopter Sunday after becoming lost in a remote wilderness area north of the Santa Ynez Valley, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department .