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

Crews reached 61% containment on the Gifford Fire Friday after two weeks of fighting the blaze in remote, rugged terrain.

Fire crews have reached 51% containment for the Gifford Fire and progress prompted officials in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to downgrade or ...

If you looked at the stat sheet Thursday night, you probably would’ve thought the UC Santa Barbara women’s soccer team ...

Dos Pueblos girls flag football erupted for a 59-6 non-league victory over Hueneme on Thursday at Scott O’Leary Stadium.

Francesca and Juan Munoz Vaca wanted to create more than a restaurant. They wanted every plate to tell a story. So, Seoulmate ...

This preview is the fifth in a series of articles highlighting the local 11-man high school football teams ahead of the 2025 season, which begins with ...

Investors don’t ask the question of why or just say no very often, but they should. I recently was thinking about some investment idea pitched on ...

I am very excited to announce that Pricila Flores will be joining Team Noozhawk as a California Local News Fellow, beginning in early September. The ...

Umbag,” an award-winning Filipino-American independent film, with roots in the Santa Maria community, will be shown at 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Monday, Aug.

Poets Unite for 805 UndocuFund, an evening of impactful verse and community solidarity, will bring together six Santa Barbara poets laureate alongside ...

Goleta Valley Library will sponsor the fourth annual Creek Week Art Contest, whose theme this year is Once Upon ...