The Lompoc City Council voted 3-2 last Tuesday to direct staff to draft language for a 0.5% special sales tax measure on the ...

The rescue of three individuals trapped in chest-high water in the Santa Ynez River during the recent storms was reported by ...

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 ...

Cabrillo High School celebrated a 1-0 win over Lompoc on Friday, see photos from the game in this gallery. The two rivals ...

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 ...