SeaWorld San Diego says it is getting up to 100 calls and emails a day from people reporting seeing sick animals ...

Lompoc's first Spanish mission was established by Father Lasuen in December 1787 following the founding of the Santa Barbara ...

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Construction at the Cachuma Lake Recreational Area is near completion and will come with updated RV spots, utilities, and a ...

Take a wildlife cruise at Channel Islands National Park, California California sea lions play in the safety of shallow water ...

Santa Barbara County Parks and the County Office of Emergency Management have teamed up to host Tsunami Walk & ...

Mission Creek through Oak Park is making that somewhat ... has one area that took in a lot of water and it created a small pond by the side of the Santa Barbara Cemetery facing the Andree Clark ...

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 ... features stunning ...

She uses her journey to destigmatize the realities faced by child abuse survivors in her book, Broken Water. With over 25 years as a ministerial counselor, Rev. Lane draws on her human development ...

Residents can now enjoy a newly renovated George Upton All Access Park playground at Santa Ana‘s Carl Thornton Park, designed to be a more accessible and inclusive space. City officials ...

The Barbara Howell Park Conservancy hosted its Appreciation Gala, “Honoring Our Heritage, Building Our Future,” on Feb. 27 at The River of Life Christian Center in Urbana. The gala celebrated ...

Hazardous surf and “life-threatening conditions for beachgoers” prompted water rescues and beach closures Saturday near Capitola and Santa Cruz. By 1 p.m., Capitola police sent out email and ...