IN SHORT, the orchid is something beyond the beyond, even in a world of whimsical blossoms, which may be one reason it has ...

IN SHORT, the orchid is something beyond the beyond, even in a world of whimsical blossoms, which may be one reason it has ...

Santa Barbara, CA—On Wednesday, January 22, more than sixty people gathered to pay tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter ...

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday reluctantly approved a four-year exclusive contract for ambulance ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - "Both of the rooms in the church are full to capacity, honestly a little more than expected," yelled ...

Inside our fall/winter issue you'll find a trio of inspiring conservation stories from California's eastern Sierra region, where UC Santa Barbara has a natural reserve — and a huge research presence.

Among the injured were at least two other children, including a 10-year-old, who was struck by debris in his head while shielding his little sister, and a 9-year-old battling burns on 90% of his body ...

After playing Joan Baez in "A Complete Unknown," Monica Barbaro is picking up a Virtuosos Award. The actor was honored on ...

Emilia Perez’ star Selena Gomez stood largely alone on Sunday night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. As the Netflix project which also stars Karla Sofia Gascon and Zoe Saldana is the ...

The fest has also added Oscar nominee Monica Barbaro of 'A Complete Unknown' to its Virtuosos award ceremony and Oscar nominee Coralie Fargeat of 'The Substance' to its producers panel.