In tribute to the Valley News’s 100th anniversary, I decided to take a look back in my archives and share some memorable (and ...

While the localized flavor of traditional Santa Maria-style barbecue is slowly becoming more widely known, the tradition has ...

A community forum focused on raising awareness about human trafficking on the Central Coast will take place Thursday, Jan. 22 ...

Blitzen is timid at first but playful and adorable after warming up — and even enjoys a good run through the kiddie pool.

The rainfall totals, where I live, have already reached a 100% of our expected “annual,” though it should be noted that the ...

Santa Barbara County students seeking financial assistance for the 2026–27 academic year must submit scholarship applications ...

The 13th annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down, held in October at the Fairpark, served 427 veterans, including 69 ...

A new regular operating schedule is in effect for the Los Alamos Library starting Friday as part of the Santa Maria Public ...

The 34th annual Solvang Julefest Tree Burn has been canceled, city officials announced Wednesday, citing extremely poor field ...

Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war,” says Marc Antony in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. But in releasing the dogs of war we ...

Dahlia is a 7-year-old female German Shepherd- Malinois mix dog, weighing approximately 65 pounds, and is available for ...

Future for Lompoc Youth was recently presented with an $80,000 check by CoastHills Credit Union Foundation in support of the ...