A CalMatters commentary argues Proposition 40 would tax billionaires to help preserve Medi-Cal funding and keep healthcare ...

A new report finds San Jose is the most expensive major city for auto loan and insurance costs. California ranks fourth among ...

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open its Ventura location on August 8 with specialty pizzas, giveaways, and a grand ...

Santa Barbara City Council members responded to a controversial sign displayed during a rent control hearing, with several ...

A new case study from the nonpartisan California Budget & Policy Center names Santa Barbara County a statewide model for ...

The Santa Barbara Foundation awarded a $900,000 grant to support Casa Cacique shelter operations, facility improvements and services for people experiencing homelessness.

In California, cookware manufacturers have to disclose whether their products contain PFAS, helping consumers make better ...

The U.S. Space Force has approved a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch scheduled for Friday evening, July 31, 2026, which may ...

The Estrella Fire near Paso Robles is 85% contained after burning 35 acres. Firefighters continue mop-up operations as hot ...

California could experience warmer nights, high humidity, and higher thunderstorm chances as El Niño conditions strengthen.

The Santa Barbara City Council held a multi-hour meeting Tuesday night to review details of a proposed rent stabilization ordinance, as the city works to replace a temporary rent freeze with permanent ...

Sen. Alex Padilla and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled the Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act to establish an independent federal watchdog and strengthen enforcement against ...