No wonder this stretch of the central coast at the base of the Santa Ynez Mountains is coined "The American Riviera." And no wonder so many celebrities (including Oprah, Brangelina and John Travolta) maintain homes here. » more

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.----Yardi Systems, a leading developer of real estate investment and property management software, announced today that senior care residence operator CRL Senior Living Communities has selected Yardi Voyager Senior Housing? to manage its rapidly expanding portfolio. » more

The architecture on his Santa Barbara County property reflects his androgynous, perpetually childlike model of superstardom -- and his unique if disjointed take on the celebrity compound. It was while I was bumpily making my way across a rope bridge in a quiet corner of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning -- next to an elaborate treehouse crowned with a ship's wheel, and ... » more

Whooshing south along Highway 101 to Los Angeles, or heading in the opposite direction in a mad dash back home to San Francisco, how many times have you tooled right on by the cutoff at the Santa Barbara exit? Next time, pull off the highway for a daylong... » more

LOS ANGELES, July 2 ? A 2002 will by Michael Jackson, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday, could lead to conflict over the singer?s assets between Jackson?s family and the executors of his estate. The five-page document, dated July 7, 2002, gives the entire estate to the Michael Jackson Family Trust ? overseen by non-family members ? but names his mother, Katherine Jackson, ... » more

A 2002 will by Michael Jackson filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday could lead to conflicts between the family and the executors named in the will. » more

Michael Jackson abandoned the Santa Barbara County property in 2005 LOS OLIVOS, California (AP) ? With Peter Pan as inspiration, Michael Jackson turned his lush Neverland ranch into a whimsical retreat with carnival rides, a chimpanzee named Bubbles and even a Disney-like train station where he could recapture his lost childhood. » more

Colony Financial Inc., a newly formed subsidiary of Century City, CA-based real estate investment company Colony Capital, LLC, is launching an initial public offering to buy distressed commercial real estate debt and other assets, according to a June... » more

Media reports indicate a public tribute to Michael Jackson may take place at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Citing five sources ?familiar with the planning process,? the Los Angeles Times reports a memorial service could be held at Staples on Tuesday, but cautions that the Jackson family has yet to green-light the event that could draw multitudes of fans to the sports arena. 677013 ... » more

Michael Jackson's family moved quickly Monday to take control of his complicated personal and financial affairs, winning temporary custody of his three children and asking a judge to name the King of Pop's mother as administrator of his estate. In documents filed in Superior Court, Jackson's parents said they believe their 50-year-old son died without a valid will. » more