Regarding the Aug. 5 article, “DA Charges 2 Men With Murder in Downtown Santa Barbara Stabbing,” why does the 500 block of State Street not have a solid ...

The granddaughter of Santa Barbara's Fiesta speaks out on how Old Spanish Days has not stayed true to its roots.

By Cheri-Ann Leon My grandmother Kathy Cota passed away a year ago, in June just before the 100th celebration of what her ...

Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta returned last week with colorful parades, live music and a strong turnout at events ...

The redevelopment of the Paseo Nuevo shopping mall is on the table again as Santa Barbara city leaders aim to transform the downtown area into a retail and residential hub.

Like beauty, the relative success of any year’s Fiesta festivities lies pretty much in the eyes of its beholders. Even though ...

The Fiesta I grew up with was a joyful, inclusive, locally led celebration that is now being swallowed by something else: ...

It’s a tradition that’s been around for more than a century. “It’s really the spirit of love. The spirit of God. You know?

One person is dead, two others are hospitalized, and three suspects are now in custody following a stabbing on State Street ...

Santa Barbara police are investigating after officers say three people were stabbed along State Street overnight.

One person is dead and two others were wounded during a fight overnight in Santa Barbara, according to police. A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing, which occurred as ...