Shining Light into Julia Child’s Wonderful Life Film By Matt Kettmann Talking inspiration and experimentation with Chris Keyser, the showrunner of MAX’s ‘Julia’ series.
Rare ‘Geomagnetic Storm’ Could Affect Communications and Power Grid Starting Friday, NOAA Warns Science & Tech By Jean Yamamura Update: The severe storm is will create “spectacular displays of aurora” visible from the North Pole to Alabama and Northern California.
A Train Might Finally Complement the Lane in Santa Barbara County Transportation By Jean Yamamura Measure A funds may be used to add morning trains by the fall.
Tiny Homes Get Big Love from Santa Barbara County Supervisors Homeless By Nick Welsh Two weeks after opening, DignityMoves’ La Posada transitional housing project is already roughly half full.
Taste of Santa Barbara Tickets on Sale Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann & George Yatchisin This annual celebration of Julia Child’s legacy offers a wide range of events.
Sea Smoke Sells to Global Wine Giant Business By Matt Kettmann Constellation Brands acquires the iconic Santa Barbara County estate vineyard.
Downtown Santa Barbara’s LIVE Art & Wine Tour Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg A culinary and artistic adventure awaits on May 16.
City of Santa Barbara Considers Ballot Measure for Half-Cent Sales-Tax Increase Election 2024 By Ryan P. Cruz
Rare ‘Geomagnetic Storm’ Could Affect Communications and Power Grid Starting Friday, NOAA Warns Science & Tech By Jean Yamamura
Transforming Lives: Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program Community By Isabella Leonard
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Receives $818,000 to Transform Cuyama Valley Farmland Environment By Callie Fausey
Santa Barbara Unified Lays Off 15, Demotes Eight on National Teachers’ Day Education By Callie Fausey
Festival Fun at Santa Barbara Earth Day Photo Sun shines on the planet at the annual celebration of all things green.
Rotary Club of Carpinteria Talent Showcase The 15th annual event supports Carpinteria youth projects and scholarships.
Monks Make Their Mark UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum hosts guests from Drepung Monastery to create a living work of art.
A Peek at S.B. Funk Zone Live Photo Santa Barbara Funk Zone’s monthly activations are back in action.
The Blues and Greys at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club Photo After a long hiatus, indie rock band The Blues and Greys played their first show in over seven years on March 30.
Santa Barbara Cyclist Meets ‘Double Everest’ Challenge Photo Daniel Connell ascends Old San Marcos Pass Road a record-setting 50 times to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders.
DJ Duo Forester at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club The indie nature-inspired group kicked off their ‘Moonlight’ tour in Downtown S.B.
Owl’s Well That Ends Well: Rescued Barn Owl Returned to Wilds of Goleta Photo The owl, which was rescued after becoming tangled atop a 50-foot palm, was released after receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center.
‘Gems of Nature’ Bring Out the Crowds for the 76th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Always ready for their close-up, Earl Warren Showgrounds provides a showcase for orchids of every type imaginable.
A Black History Month Serenade Ron Paris celebrates a Santa Barbara–style birthday with stories and songs.
Year 2023 Graduate Steps into Executive Director Role at Santa Barbara’s Arts Fund Visual Arts By Chloe Shanfeld Ceilidh Birkhahn, 23, plans to rebuild the Teen Mentorship program as they take on the leadership role at the Arts fund.
Bidding Adieu to Bien Nacido’s Vineyard Guru Drink By Matt Kettmann How Chris Hammell’s career reflects the past and future of Santa Barbara County wine.
Spencer Frey Streamlines the Sponsorship Process Business By Tiana Molony UC Santa Barbara alum is at the helm of sponsorship sales platform SponsorPitch.
Cate Boys Basketball Head Coach Andy Gil Resigns Sports By Victor Bryant Andy Gil led the Cate basketball program to the CIF playoffs seven times.
Dos Pueblos Drops Heartbreaker to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 12-10 in CIF-SS Division 3 Semifinals Sports By Victor Bryant
SBART Press Luncheon: SBCC Swimming Takes Center Stage After Capturing State Championship Sports By Victor Bryant
A Home for a War Hero’s Family The Great House Detective By Betsy J. Green This prime example of Craftsman architecture holds history within its walls.
Children’s Creative Project returns to Mission Santa Barbara with the 38th annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival Announcement By Santa Barbara County Education Office
Introducing Laura Branch, the 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year Announcement By Santa Barbara County Education Office
Temporary Closure of Northbound Gaviota Rest Area Starting Friday, May 10 Announcement By State of California Department of Transportation
Santa Ynez Valley Embraces Fifth Year of Juneteenth Celebration with “Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball & Art Show” Announcement By Juneteenth SYV