One hundred years ago today, downtown Santa Barbara was devastated by an earthquake centered just offshore. The main commercial district, State Street, was in ruins. Some buildings completely ...

As an avid traveler, I spend a lot of time exploring new destinations, and I rarely reach for the word “perfect.” Still, Santa Barbara may be the closest I’ve come to finding a place that truly ...

California’s agave industry is exploding right now, expanding from just a couple dozen acres a few years ago to more than 1,000 acres today, with much more on the way. Though there are some larger ...

LOS ANGELES — Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California during cooler months. Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a raging ...

California Rangeland Trust CEO Michael Delbar introduces the film, You Just Can’t See Them From the Road, during its Santa Barbara premiere at the Lobero Theatre. Credit: Madison Goss / California ...

The Santa Ana winds are fueling wildfires in southern California. Usually, they stay at higher altitudes, but this time, they dropped lower and squeezed through mountain passes. As those massive ...