Noozhawk republishes news articles from CalMatters on state and local policy issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers.

Two familiar candidates are facing off for the State Assembly District 37 seat. Incumbent Assemblyman Gregg Hart, a Democrat, ...

Isla Vista marked Cinco de Mayo with its fifth annual celebration at Anisq’Oyo Park on Saturday, bringing together live ...

Bishop Diego softball rolled to a 21-8 win over Carpinteria High in five innings on Monday in Carpinteria. The Cardinals wasted no time getting started, ...

After nearly a half-century at Crane Country Day School — and just as many years baking for school celebrations along the way ...

It's often said that when one door closes, another door opens.  In the case of UC Santa Barbara, when one dorm building comes ...

An Orcutt man has been charged with animal cruelty related to a family dog, with court documents detailing the disturbing allegations that he cut and ...

What: Falcon 9 rocket launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. When: Between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to SpaceX.

Santa Barbara County is blessed with a diversity of vital nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health, ...

The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council’s mission? Fighting fire before the first ember sparks. And the community is paying close attention.

Mother’s Day has become one of those occasions that comes with a lot of expectation — and a lot of suggestions about what you’re supposed to buy. There ...

Dos Pueblos softball dropped the final game of the regular season to Rio Mesa by a score of 10-2 on Monday at Okinaka Field ...