Tucked between the scent of espresso and the sound of a soft purr, a quiet revolution is unfolding across America’s cities.

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will mark another milestone in its commitment to restoring lives and breaking the cycle of addiction and homelessness. 5 ...

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In California, where the next "Big One" is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake resonate even 100 years later, experts say.

We’re thrilled to introduce Independent Living at The Woodlands. This new phase represents our commitment to empowering residents with choice, dignity and community.” — Ryan Carney, Executive Director ...

A side from dialing Veggie Rescue’s phone number, local growers don’t need to lift a finger to gift surplus food to community members in need of a helping hand. Based in Santa Ynez, Veggie Rescue ...

SOLAR WARS: There’s enough heat behind California’s long-simmering rooftop solar fight that it’s boiling over on two fronts this week.

Santa Ono, the sole finalist for University of Florida president, speaks on Tuesday regarding his plans for the university during a public forum for faculty at Emerson Hall. (Juan Carlos Chaoui/WUFT ...

SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is excited to announce its annual Easter Feast, taking place on Thursday, April 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Mission’s facility located at 535 ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosted its annual Christmas Feast & Giveaway on Thursday. More than a hundred people experiencing homelessness and hunger came together to ...