A report from my recent ramble through Southern California’s primary wine region; plus, stories you may have missed.

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Sheriff’s detectives are sharing information from a child abuse investigation and seeking additional survivors. In August of ...

Eight talented, young musicians and vocalists took home a total of $36,000 in scholarships Sunday, April 27, after competing ...

The City Council extended funding for the program, which provides legal representation to tenants facing eviction.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is thrilled to announce its participation in the national Empty the Shelters ...

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In the short term, Talkin said the Foodbank will have to drill down to figure out where the most pressing need is. With less ...

Steven Barber and a crew of sculptors delivered the nine-foot bronze statue to the president at his south Florida golf club.

Dominant serving boosted the San Marcos High boys’ volleyball team to a 25-16, 25-17, 22-10 sweep of visiting Claremont in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs on Tuesday night. The ...

The “Message in a Booster” mission to deliver a Lockheed Martin payload to low Earth orbit suffered an “anomaly” on Tuesday following two days of delays.

The Bishop Diego softball team fought hard in its Tri-Valley League finale against Santa Clara, but faded late in a 6-0 loss on Tuesday afternoon.