Invited media briefly detained at California Space Force base
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — Five news reporters and two members of the military who were…
California Coastal Commission Denies Offshore Fracking Plans
The state’s coastal watchdog agency voted against the Southern California fracking proposal. Photo: Steven Pahel//Unsplash On Thursday, August…
California regulators approve $34.5-billion Charter-Cox merger
California regulators have approved the sale of Cox Communications to cable giant Charter Communications — the final hurdle…
California man allegedly crushed woman’s car with tractor in Santa Maria
A late-night argument in Southern California took a terrifying turn when an enraged man allegedly used a tractor…
Santa Barbara erupts over guillotine sign at City Hall
A protester at Tuesday night’s Santa Barbara City Council meeting on rent stabilization held up a controversial sign…
California study offers Central Coast homeowners free heat pumps, insulation, and $500
A California-backed study is recruiting Central Coast homeowners for a chance at no-cost efficiency upgrades, and those selected…
Stray bullet from gang-related shootout kills California man out with wife
A 26-year-old Southern California man faces life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of…
Coastal Commission has done the right things. Trump should back off
To the editor: As a 50-year resident of Santa Barbara, I know the oil issues from all sides…
Crews gain upper hand on Summit fire; evacuation orders rescinded
The Summit fire, burning near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line, has destroyed one home and damaged two…
Oceanfront California rest stop runs out of water for second year in a row
One of the only rest areas on the Central Coast is closed to travelers for the second summer in…
Cops Clock Driver at 143 MPH, Triggering License Suspension Due to Strict California Speeding Law
Most of us have had a heavy foot moment at some point, that little surge of “just testing…
California’s winery shakedown tests limits of free speech
A California county is trying to force businesses to pay dues to a trade association they may not…