Sonic booms expected at rocket launch in Santa Barbara
Sonic booms expected at rocket launch in Santa Barbara
May 3, 2026Open source
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AI-powered emails are influencing politics on hot-button issues
Two weeks before the board of a Southern California environmental agency was to vote on a pair of landmark climate initiatives last May, staff raised an alar...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Sparks man accused of luring, sexual assault of California teen
Sparks police arrested a 30-year-old man July 4 after locating a missing 13-year-old girl who had been reported as a runaway from California.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Fire near Keystone, California avenues nearly knocked down
A vegetation fire near Keystone and California avenues in downtown Reno on July 4 produced heavy smoke but was nearly knocked down by midafternoon. The fire...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
North Coast kelp collapse: Yurok Tribe confronts a changing ocean
Northern California’s kelp forests have been in steep decline, with an estimated 95% loss of canopy since 2014.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Beast of a lineup: Squatchfest Music Festival returns July 11
KANE — The Squatchfest Music Festival returns to the Kane Family Drive-In on July 11 with a lineup of tribute bands celebrating the music of the Eagles, El...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Former UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. makes Spurs debut in California Classic; Alex Karaban injured
Former UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. made his Spurs debut on Friday night with 10 points and seven rebounds. Alex Karaban will miss time with an ankle sprain.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Disneyland resort welcomes billionth visitor
Andres Robles, 8, of Arizona, makes history as the honorary billionth guest at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
San Diego’s General Atomics gets $20M to advance fusion energy in California
General Atomics is poised to design and develop a Fusion Blanket Component Test Facility in Poway.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Grand Canyon raft guide completes record-breaking solo row from California to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-b...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
AT&T wins early approval to end landline service for 184,000 California households
AT&T has won an early federal victory in its bid to end traditional landline service for 184,000 California households, escalating a fight with state regulat...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
We rode the Wienermobile through L.A.
News Home Page California Election 2024 Housing & Homelessness Politics Science & Medicine World & Nation Business Artificial Intelligence Autos Jobs, Labor...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Video: Skydiver crashes near crowd during California rodeo eventwdsu
Dramatic video shows a skydiver crashing next to a crowd of hundreds on the opening night of a California rodeo.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say
Authorities in California say former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband has been involved in a hit-and-run and could face misdemeanor charges.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
How to get California’s free state parks pass before the July 6 deadline
California State Parks is offering a free special edition Historian Passport until July 6, providing free admission to over 30 historic sites.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
4th of July holiday crackdown: CHP begins maximum enforcement period for record travel weekend
AAA projects record travel volumes for America’s 250th birthday, prompting the California Highway Patrol to launch a weekend-long maximum enforcement traff...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in Napa County hit-and-run Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House S...
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Gavin Newsom hands over 136 acres of spectacular California coastline to Indigenous tribes
The historic June 26 move is the first time the California Department of Transportation has returned landed back to the Indigenous people.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Here's how you can help name Nevada's newest state park
Nevada's 28th state park is located along 4.5 miles of the Carson River just east of Dayton in Lyon County, encompassing portions of the historic California...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara County, California.
Region: Southern California
ZIP Codes
93101, 93102, 93103, 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93109, 93110, 93111, 93120, 93121, 93130, 93140, 93150, 93160, 93190
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AI-powered emails are influencing politics on hot-button issues
Two weeks before the board of a Southern California environmental agency was to vote on a pair of landmark climate initiatives last May, staff raised an alar...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Sparks man accused of luring, sexual assault of California teen
Sparks police arrested a 30-year-old man July 4 after locating a missing 13-year-old girl who had been reported as a runaway from California.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Fire near Keystone, California avenues nearly knocked down
A vegetation fire near Keystone and California avenues in downtown Reno on July 4 produced heavy smoke but was nearly knocked down by midafternoon. The fire...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
North Coast kelp collapse: Yurok Tribe confronts a changing ocean
Northern California’s kelp forests have been in steep decline, with an estimated 95% loss of canopy since 2014.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Beast of a lineup: Squatchfest Music Festival returns July 11
KANE — The Squatchfest Music Festival returns to the Kane Family Drive-In on July 11 with a lineup of tribute bands celebrating the music of the Eagles, El...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Former UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. makes Spurs debut in California Classic; Alex Karaban injured
Former UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. made his Spurs debut on Friday night with 10 points and seven rebounds. Alex Karaban will miss time with an ankle sprain.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Disneyland resort welcomes billionth visitor
Andres Robles, 8, of Arizona, makes history as the honorary billionth guest at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
San Diego’s General Atomics gets $20M to advance fusion energy in California
General Atomics is poised to design and develop a Fusion Blanket Component Test Facility in Poway.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Grand Canyon raft guide completes record-breaking solo row from California to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-b...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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