North of downtown, the 78-acre Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a refuge ... an authentic Japanese teahouse and tea garden and a redwood grove. In all, there are almost 6 miles of paths to explore ...

A 53-year-old man was convicted Wednesday of the fatal shooting of his boyfriend in Garden Grove 2 1/2-years ... anyone else in the house at 5311 Santa Barbara Ave. The prosecutor implored jurors ...

As the new year begins and we reflect on ways to make a positive impact on the world, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is inviting everyone to make native plant conservation a part of their 2025 New Year ...