Area residents and visitors of all ages will enjoy festive activities at this free holiday extravaganza including photos with ...

Spencer Gifts, which owns Spirit Halloween, is opening 30 Spirit Christmas locations throughout the Northeast and Greater ...

How’s the Housing Market Doing? Happy fall! As school is back in session and cooler weather approaches, Santa Barbara’s ...

A city councilman is calling on the state's top cop to probe the controversial Santa Ana police union's spending.

Despite ongoing construction and a dip in international tourism, foot traffic in Downtown Santa Cruz has continued to rise modestly in 2025. Video above about more downtown Santa Cruz projects.

Santa Cruz County is participating in the 'Week Without Driving' campaign for the first time, encouraging residents to use ...

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Each year, Bishop Ranch’s restaurants and breweries up their seasonal game with holiday beers and cocktails, while coffee and ...

The UC Santa Barbara Women's Basketball Team has announced its 2025-26 schedule as it prepares to embark on another year in the Big West. The Gauchos tip ...

Discover the world’s most spectacular winter festivals, from dazzling ice sculptures and snow adventures to cultural celebrations, thrilling activities, and festive experiences that promise fun for ...

Following the appointment at the Wednesday meeting, Greg Wimp will be sworn in and officially take his seat on the governing ...

For the past nine years, the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce has been hosting its 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference. Over that ...