Bright-blue “Velella velella” have been washing up on beaches across the county and the state.
The meetup between the leading eight competitors will be broadcast live on CBS stations and on apps and streaming services like YouTube.
For two months, lights and cameras illuminated part of campus to deter crime. What happens now?
The annual eco-friendly festival saw overcast skies but still drew out large crowds.
Applications for student grants up to $750 open until April 30.
Iconic 1990s band brings out the fans, the fun, and the local references
Contemporary American opera “Elmer Gantry” closes out the 10th season of Opera Santa Barbara from the multi-hatted Kostis Protopapas.
Rotary Royale: A 007-Inspired Game Night
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 PM
Santa Barbara
SB Independent’s “Covering 40 Years” Panel
Thu, Apr 30 5:00 PM
Santa Barbara
2026 Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour
Thu, Apr 30 5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Live Music ~ The Brambles + The Bryan Titus Trio
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
San Marcos High School Theater Presents “Sweeney Todd”
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
An Acoustic Evening with Ryan Bingham
Thu, Apr 30 8:00 PM
Solvang
Fri, May 01 4:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Opera Santa Barbara – Elmer Gantry (May 1 & 3)
Fri, May 01 7:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Strange Days: A Tribute to The Doors
Fri, May 01 9:00 PM
Santa Barbara
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Arts & Entertainment
On May 2, the Three Santa Barbara Sopranos bring classics, hidden gems, and brunch together for a sold-out favorite’s return.
Food & Drink
Jim Dierberg and Tyler Thomas exhibit cross Santa Ynez Valley brilliance from one end to the other.
Living
Hôtel Lili makes one of the world’s most famous neighborhoods feel a little more like home.
Sports
Sophia Hall of Dos Pueblos swim won four events in a dual meet against Camarillo.
Real Estate
Buying or selling a home comes with a lot of moving parts: contracts, inspections, loan documents, disclosures, escrow deadlines, and large sums of money changing hands. That is exactly why real estate transactions are attractive targets for cybercriminals.
