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.

Lori Arabie, 54, is wanted by police on suspicion of stealing money from homeless clients of the Pueblo Rescue Mission.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) has unveiled a bold new look and sharpened mission statement, reinforcing its role as a global leader in the rescue and lifetime care of ...

Daphne Search and Rescue uses sonar equipment to look for missing 10-year-old After Trinity Eslinger disappeared, Daphne Search and Rescue quickly joined multiple dive teams deployed in the area ...

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 ...