DEL MAR — The story of this year’s likely Kentucky Derby favorite began nearly 40 years ago, when an 8-year-old boy convinced ...

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Officials in Santa Barbara County are exploring the possibility of allowing visitors to swim in Lake Cachuma, a human-made ...

A group of five individuals, including four UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) students and a bystander, were rescued Friday afternoon ...

LBSU (27-2) swept UC San Diego and host Hawaii (25-5) defeated UC Irvine in four sets in Friday’s semifinals. … USC (21-6) ...

Santa Barbara County Fire Department crews put out a ranch house fire at 9:00 a.m. Saturday after a maintenance worker ...

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The Bulldogs solidified their frontcourt in a big way with a transfer commitment from a former 5-star recruit. His winding ...

Santa Barbara isn’t just home to stunning hikes and great food—it’s also packed with some of the most beautiful beaches on ...