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UC Santa Barbara’s location provides a refuge from wildfires. The university protrudes into the ocean, which limits the ...

Several counties in Southern California faced "critical" fire risks this week, according to an AccuWeather forecast.

Here is a look at which wildfires are burning in San Diego County as of Jan. 21, 2025: Firefighters are responding Wednesday to a brush fire in Rancho Bernardo. The fire started around 8:55 a.m. near ...

Authorities urged residents to review evacuation plans, prepare emergency kits, and be on the lookout for fires and report ...

Evacuations were ordered for remote communities near a huge and fast-moving wildfire in the mountains north of Los Angeles on ...

Discover 14 hole-in-the-wall restaurants in California that serve outrageously delicious food worth every bite. Nestled in ...

The tacos here are like the Mona Lisa of the culinary world – simple, enigmatic, and absolutely perfect. Forget ...

Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2, the second installment of Kevin Costner ’s ambitious western film series, will have its U.S. premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, The ...

The UCSB Gauchos will take on conference opponent UCSD. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the teams.

UCSD hosts the UCSB Gauchos after Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones scored 32 points in UCSD's 85-81 loss to the UC Riverside Highlanders.

A new UC Santa Barbara Gaucho shop has opened in downtown Santa Barbara. UCSB has also purchased real estate for staff and ...