Phyllis de Picciotto, who founded the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, has died. She was 88. Daughter Lionie de ...

In addressing leaders during the State of Education Wednesday, Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido ...

The National Association of Women Business Owners, Santa Barbara chapter (NAWBO-SB), is presenting the 11th Annual BRAVO ...

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Santa Barbara is a world-renowned place to visit, but its airport doesn't always reflect that. The city, however, is trying ...

It’s a slam dunk for the future of Santa Barbara. That’s according to a handful of student athletes we spoke with. “There's ...

Reaching for Stars with be held on May 1st, 2025, and is a fundraising gala benefiting at-risk youth in Santa Barbara, ...

MEGHAN Markle has broken her silence on the drama surrounding her As Ever trademark on her new podcast. Speaking on ...

In UCSB’s Multicultural Center (MCC), pins are spread across a fold-out table. Each one is outlined in red, displaying an oil ...

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is excited to announce a new logo and name change. The Department’s name is now officially “County of Santa Barbara Health ...