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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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.

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is giving back to community members with a Christmas giveaway and feast. Donations like shoes, sweatshirts, winter clothing and backpacks have been collected ahead of ...

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission’s 23rd annual fundraising event Passport to the Bayou raised more than $550,000 to help continue its work in supporting individuals struggling with addiction and ...

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from the California coast on Sunday evening just after 7 p.m. Similar recent launches have been visible from the Coachella Valley, although the earlier time of this ...

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is an emergency shelter offering basic needs like food, shelter, and showers for 88 men and 35 women every night.

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission chose not to cancel its annual Thanksgiving Feast. This year the mission did now allow volunteers to help. Santa Barbara Rescue Mission President Rolf Geyling said ...

At the Bay Area Rescue Mission -- the nonprofit that's been fighting hunger and homelessless since the 1960s -- food plays a central role in turning around and saving lives.

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday where volunteers from the community served over 300 meals to men, women, and children in need.