Until this move, the Fed used high rates to cool the once-overheated economy. You might recall that in March 2022, the Fed began a battle against four-decades-high inflation with pricier financing.

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As UC Santa Barbara gears up for the commencement of the fall quarter, the university has announced significant traffic and ...

According to Santa Barbara County records, confirmed to SFGATE by a clerk in the assessor’s office Tuesday, Pea Soup Andersen ...

The discoveries include sharks, shorebirds, mammals and saber-toothed salmon, with the oldest remains dating to almost nine ...

Santa Maria, CA – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office officials report that a Santa Maria man, who was in custody prior to ...

Several distinctive U.S. cities and destinations have a certain architectural style, cultural influence, cuisine, and vibe ...

Believed to be the biggest project in Santa Barbara County, a behemoth ag cooler east of Santa Maria can add extensive ...

The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter provides free education programs, support services, and care ...

As candidates prepare for campaigns and debates, Santa Barbara County is working to make sure as many residents as possible ...

A community-focused initiative with the United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County is helping to distribute more than $300,000 to Central Coast children.

"A lot of people say, well, my vote's not going to count, but if 2 million people felt the same way, that could sway things, ...