A guide to Montecito Hot Springs, where you can immerse yourself in a rustic oasis
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An 'aggressive' red fire ant has infested Santa Barbara County
A new population of “highly aggressive” imported fire ants has infested a private property in Montecito, according to Santa Barbara…
Cold temperatures, thunderstorms and new fire risks in Southern California
Cooler temperatures and possible rain are coming to Southern California this weekend, but with heightened fire risk in a region…
Santa Barbara County Lake Fire grows to 37,000 acres
The Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County, California's largest so far this year, has grown to 37,742 acres, but firefighters…
'A year of fire': California wildfires burn 20 times more acres than in 2023
After a wet winter and a hot summer, this year's fire season is off to a strong start. Below is…
Lake Fire grows to 20,300 acres in Santa Barbara County; Neverland Ranch threatened
More than 1,000 firefighters continued Monday to battle a wildfire threatening Neverland Ranch, the former home of the late pop…
California wildfire prompts evacuations near wineries and Neverland Ranch
A wildfire in the mountains above Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley has spread to more than 16,000 acres, prompting…
State Beach Shelter is closed for repairs
One of California's most popular state beaches in Santa Barbara County remains closed as crews repair extensive damage from the…
Before and after images show the scale of flooding in Southern California
Parts of Southern California have experienced record rainfall this past week after two atmospheric rivers hit the region. As clouds…