Favorable weather helped firefighters increase containment of the Gifford Fire to 89% as of Sunday morning. The size of the area burned has been reduced ...

“The most effective technique for squeezing good knowledge out of one’s mind is to consume its ‘bandwidth’ with so many ...

Have you ever wondered why the night sky is dark? Doesn’t seem like much of a brainteaser, does it? Everyone knows the sky darkens at night because the ...

Dos Pueblos girls flag football battled to a second-place finish in the Los Angeles Chargers Invitational Tournament on Saturday. The Chargers took down ...

Francine Smith Francine Smith passed away in Santa Barbara on June 29, 2025. Her life was defined as a life of service for her family, friends and ...

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Sometimes the little things aren't so little at all. A dozen Devereux California residents spent weeks growing potted succulent plants, decorating the ...

Plans are moving forward for a solution to a flood-prone river crossing west of Santa Maria that serves as a key link between agricultural hubs in Santa ...

Ford, a San Marcos alumnus, scored four goals in the second half to help push the USA Women’s Water Polo Junior National Team to a 16-15 win ...

Bishop Diego captured the Coast Union Quad championship after going 2-0 on Saturday at Coast Union High in Cambria. The Cardinals swept their way to ...

The Prime Time Band will present a free Sunday afternoon concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Plaza del Mar Band Shell, the ...