District Supervisor Laura Capps, LEAP CEO Lori Goodman, and 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann | Credit: Courtesy Santa ...

Courtesy Santa Barbara Humane announced the success of its 2025 Glitter Paw Disco Gala, a sold-out celebration that welcomed ...

GOLETA, CA, September 17, 2025 – The countdown to Creek Week 2025 is on! Beginning this Saturday, September 20, participate ...

Senator Limón’s measure, which has attracted statewide attention, would require an environmental review of a proposed plan ...

See this touring production of The Screwtape Letters at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.) Saturday, October 4, 4 p.m.

Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival honors local legends and surf icons through inspiring films and community events.

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Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services posted a Federal Register notice announcing implementation of the 2025 ...

September 16, 2025 Community members are invited to take part in the first nationwide celebration of clean energy here in Santa ...

The ringed gas giant Saturn comes into focus at Westmont’s stargazing event on Friday, Sept. 19, beginning at sunset and lasting several hours at ...

Community leaders, donors, and partners gather moments before the official ribbon cutting at the newly re-imagined Twelve35 ...

These 34 restaurants are selling $9 burritos during the Santa Barbara Independent’s fifth annual Burrito Week, which runs ...