The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s new fire chief, Dan Stefano, was sworn in this week at a ceremony filled with his family members, ...

George Retes, a U.S. Army veteran, was a guest of Congressman Mark Takano (D) at Tuesday's State of the Union address.

Plans for the boutique Surfliner Inn should come before the Carpinteria Planning Commission sometime in 2026, staff confirmed Wednesday night during an ...

A Santa Barbara judge tentatively ruled that the Trump administration's intervention wasn't enough to let Sable Offshore restart a pipeline shut after a 2015 oil spill.

AI psychosis is a growing phenomenon, with some chatbot users harming themselves or ending relationships in pursuit of a delusion.

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Huntington Beach’s long-running battle against the state’s housing mandate has hit another snag: the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, Dec. 10, denied the city’s appeal of a lower court order that ...

Contractor for Naples Pier conducts tests on new pilings. Rebuild will take 18 months. Demolition began Jan. 6. Total cost at ...

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Satisfy your curiosity by taking a spin around decorator showcases and other scenic properties in Wellington and West Palm Beach — with tours that offer a rare look inside lavish residences designed ...