¡Flamenco! Santa Barbara brings the Universal Language of Flamenco to the Historic Bellosguardo Estate
Timo Nuñez, María “La Chacha” Bermudez, and an acclaimed ensemble captivate audiences with an evening of passion, precision, and tradition.
Year: 2026
County of Santa Barbara Hits Snag in Mission LLC’s Lawsuit Seeking Tax Exemption on Religious Grounds
Judge Thomas Anderle ruled that the county made several mistakes in filing a judgment motion in a case involving the developers behind the controversial housing project near Santa Barbara Mission.
Goleta Research Company Helps Investigators Find that SoCal Edison Equipment Was Source of Eaton Fire
Edison has stated that it agrees its equipment may have started the January 2025 fire in Los Angeles County that killed 19.
Trump Administration Threatens to Gut Head Start Rules, Affecting 70,000 Kids in California
Head Start is a federal childcare program that serves the country’s lowest-income families — those earning less than $33,000 a year for a family of four.
Fiesta’s Nights of Gaiety
Las Noches de Ronda brings more than 200 performers, flamenco, folklórico dance, and live music to the Sunken Gardens.
Pozole, Churros, and a Whole Lot of Confetti: Fiesta Lives On at Our Lady of Guadalupe
A longtime Fiesta week tradition filled the church grounds with food, music, and dancing Saturday, even as volunteers kept watch amid concerns about ICE activity nearby.
Horses from Across the Tri-Counties Fill Cabrillo Boulevard in Fiesta Historical Parade
Fiesta’s annual equestrian procession brings rare breeds, longtime traditions, and a poignant tribute to Santa Barbara’s riding history.
A Camera’s Eye on Fiesta’s Mercados
A photographer’s-eye tour of the cascarones, jewelry, sombreros, tiny spoons and other handmade treasures that stood out amid the bustle of Fiesta.
Medi-Cal Is Changing. Here’s What to Do If You’re Worried About Coverage
Most people with Medi-Cal won’t be affected, but it may be confusing to figure out whether your benefits will change.
Fiesta-Goers Imbibe the Vibes in Downtown Santa Barbara
Long-missed Mercado Beer Garden makes triumphant return.
