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Vessels are critical to our economy, with over 80% of the world’s trade facilitated by the maritime industry. The average ...

Some gusty winds continue Friday as temperatures rise toward a toasty weekend. Winds will calm mostly by Friday afternoon ...

The severance agreement disclosed by the county spells out the terms of Tina Rivera’s resignation, including a ...

Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue and Montecito Firefighters rescued a 77-year-old hiker on Thursday, following a knee ...