From the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Cachuma Lake is just 20 miles away. Yet, along that steep and curvy pass between city and backcountry, the world changes. Things quiet down. The air flows ...

Officials are releasing water from the dam and restricting some boat access as Cachuma Lake has reached capacity.

Cachuma Lake is closed to boaters due to debris but the recreation area is open for campers and day use. Debris is on the ...

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino asks during Tuesday's meeting about the possibility of allowing visitors to swim in Lake Cachuma. Also during the meeting, the board approved raising ...

Lake Cachuma has been closed to boaters due to high winds and may stay closed through the weekend, according to Santa Barbara County Parks officials. However, the campground is still open.