Dies Family Sues U.S. Government, Capps, Morua

Attorney argues hospital costs and punitive damages are owed.

Navy Closes San Miguel Island to Look for Old Bombs

Public safety concerns at the former test range prompt a long-term operation.

Freeway Closed at Castillo Due to Triple-Fatality DUI Crash

Driver Kimberly Kreis arrested; no estimated time yet of opening the roadway during Santa Barbara’s rush hour.

Fire Official Admits to Stealing Union Funds

Robert Perez will be sentenced to three years in state prison.

Wolf, Aceves Square Off During First Candidates’ Forum

Maintenance measure, taxes, donation rules, and energy production dominate the discussions.

Solvang Bomb Scare Defused

Military ammunition shell found in alleyway trash; bomb squads destroy ordnance with controlled detonation.

The Voice of the Gauchos

S.B. Sports Writer Philip Patton will be inducted into the Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, ...

Robert Ballard’s New Adventures in Exploration

The famed oceanographer comes to UCSB as part of A&L’s National Geographic Live series.

Underwood Family Farms

Growing fresh produce and educational opportunities since 1867

S.B. Scene

One Santa Barbaran explores the art of balloon animals, while another occupies the skies with her kite.

SBBG Spring Plant Sale

To aid in your flora decision-making, the S.B. Botanic Garden has an array of the green-leafed goodies ...

Thee Oh Sees

San Fran garage rockers regroup for the short but oh-so-sweet Drop.

Junior Lifeguards Sessions

Kids who like to spend their days at the beach may want to check out Hendry’s Junior ...

Santa Barbara Public Market

Jennifer Koh Goes Bach and Beyond

For brilliant violinist Jennifer Koh, music is all about connections.

• Interview: Bonobo
• The New York Philharmonic Joins Forces with Music Academy

Cambodian Communities in Exile

Santa Barbara residents Kellie Kreiss and Robb Klassen document land disputes and violent evictions in Phnom Penh.

• Discovering the S.B. Zoo’s Discovery Pavilion
• Scene in S.B.

Santa Barbara Public Market Opens

The big-city-style gourmet food court and market may change the American Riviera dining scene forever.

• The Prosperous Drought: 2013 Vintage Report
• The Magic of Matcha

Santa Barbara Marathoners Stay Boston Strong

A year after the Boston Marathon bombing, runners from all over the world are returning to Beantown for redemption.

• UCSB Baseball Plays Hard Ball
• Remembering Nick Johnson