For the third consecutive year, the South Coast Business & Technology (SCBT) Awards ceremony has grossed record ...

From Ambrosia, “American Idol,” and an international music reach that includes working with stars like Kenny Loggins and ...

Santa Barbara, CA – On Saturday, June 28, the community is invited to take to the skies, enjoy a taco in the sun and learn ...

If the standing room only crowds at Monday’s Bloomsday celebration are any indication, Santa Barbara’s love of literature is ...

President Trump had a legitimate interest in protecting federal employees when he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles, ...

“This is just so incredible. I can’t believe we’re playing at The Greek! This is insane.” ...

Leslie Dinaberg brings us a spotlight of author Elizabeth Strout; plus, a new collaboration with William Morrow.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – The northbound US 101 off-ramp at State Route 1, north of Gaviota will be closed on Saturday, June 28th from 6 am to 1 pm.

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UC Santa Barbara has named Emma Myall the permanent head coach of its women’s water polo program, removing the interim title she held during the 2025 season. The announcement was made Wednesday by ...

The NatureTrack Foundation, recently honored as the 2025 Organization of the Year by the Association for Environmental ...

The Board of Directors of Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara, Inc. (CAMA)—now preparing for its 107th concert season ...