Poetry Month is going strong, and I am grateful that many readers chose to attend Poetry in Parks on Saturday, April 12. It ...

One of LA’s most popular smash burger operators and a fine-dining spot from the Loreto crew are set to hit SB and Montecito ...

Santa Maria’s Natural History Museum will come alive with the buzz of community, creativity, and conservation as it hosts its ...

Regardless of your religious beliefs, I think most folks will agree that this time of year we feel a sense of renewal as warm days replace the coldness ...

While Sameer Pandya was writing his latest novel “Our Beautiful Boys,” he knew he wanted to somehow work in one of his ...

The journalism fund helps cover the cost of reporting; it doesn’t select the stories, though they must fall within the rubric ...

VALLEJO — Spring has sprung, which means it’s time for the Vallejo Waterfront Carnival. Butler Amusements’ annual stop on the Vallejo waterfront opens on Thursday evening and runs through Sunday ...

Based on an insert in my City of Santa Barbara utilities bill, the city has instituted a transaction fee of 2.95% or minimum fee of $2.95 for ALL credit card and debit payments. This includes auto-pay ...

It will look into how these funds have been spent across seven counties– including San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, California has spent more than $24 ...

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 ... set in Ojai’s gorgeous Taft ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The Taste of Nations Food Festival takes place in Portland on May 10-11 ...

Gary Griggs is a Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Santa Cruz. He can be reached at [email protected]. For past Ocean Backyard columns, visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu ...