In his new role, the veteran journalist will oversee Times coverage of the California Capitol and state politics.

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Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced Monday that a petition has been filed against an adult man -only ...

the garden is committed to protecting plants unique to central California's coastal region – indifferent to their individual beauty. And it's this diversity (along with Santa Barbara's stunning ...

After a 7-year quest, Beth Eurotas-Steffy has found a lawmaker to put forward a bill inspired by the nearly disastrous ...

California Pizza Kitchen is turning 40 and an actress who's shared a "lifelong partnership" with the restaurant chain is helping the brand come to terms with its age. Busy Philipps, known as Kim ...