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, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosted its annual Christmas Feast & Giveaway on Thursday. More than a hundred people experiencing homelessness and hunger came together to ...

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 ...

Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in California While the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County was about 8% contained, a rescue operation was conducted to save 13 trapped hikers.

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 ...

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, like many homeless nonprofits across Southern California and around the country, isn't allowing volunteers on-site this holiday season. This will be the first time in ...