Our list of top things to do this weekend includes the San Diego Asian Film Festival, Taste of University Heights and the Valley Arts Festival.

A climber was hoisted from a tiny ledge on El Capitan in Yosemite after a daring helicopter insertion and precision ...

From rafting in the Grand Canyon to hiking glacier-carved trails in Montana, America’s national parks offer unforgettable ways to experience nature. To build our list of the best national parks to ...

Associate Editor Jackson Friedman has worked since 2010 at the Santa Barbara Independent, where he currently oversees the news department and helps cover breaking news, crime, public safety, and more.