In the wake of the deadly flash floods in central Texas, Direct Relief Santa Barbara is stepping up, providing aid to healthcare partners and thousands of people impacted by the disaster.

It was Scott Ruskan’s first mission as a US Coast Guard rescue swimmer.The 26-year-old had graduated from rescue ...

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will mark another milestone in its commitment to restoring lives and breaking the cycle of addiction and homelessness. 5 ...

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Paradegoers can spot Veggie Rescue’s brand-new refrigerated van making its parade debut, thanks to a generous gift from The Balay Ko Foundation. Volunteers will also be handing out complimentary bags ...

In California, where the next "Big One" is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake resonate even 100 years later, experts say.

The longtime local historian is scheduled to give a talk on Friday, June 27, on the "Earthquake Eleven" at the Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library.

OC Rescue Mission sees a pathway for homeless in the building trades Bryan Crain, head of the faith-based OC Rescue Mission, sees opportunity to expand its training program to carpentry, drywall ...

<p>Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said she authorized the initiation of litigation Thursday against the Keystone Mission due to the “distinct possibility” the Wilkes-Barre agency will ...