Still Young, Plenty Giant
Young the Giant brings ‘Victory Garden’ and a career’s worth of favorites to the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Year: 2026
Valerie Rachelle Named as New PCPA Artistic Director
Valerie Rachelle has been announced as the new Artistic Director and Dean of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA). We’re pleased
Intermittent U.S. 101 Shoulder and Ramp Closures at State Street On-Ramp in Santa Barbara Set to Begin Monday, July 27
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Travelers on US 101 in Santa Barbara will encounter intermittent shoulder and onramp closures at State Street
Endangered Sunflower Stars Return to Sea Center
SANTA BARBARA, CA—The Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is the new home of two 18-armed, tube-footed, pale purple urchin eaters.
Local Community, Including Safelife Health Services, Supports Santa Maria Westside Little League 11U All-Stars
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (July 2026) – As the Santa Maria Westside Little League 11U All-Stars prepare to compete in the
A Call for Compassion
Threats are not animal advocacy. They do not honor the dog, support the grieving family, or create change.
Conditional Love
There is much to admire about the current proposal for Fairview Gardens, but not all feel unconditional love for every part of it.
Santa Barbara Unified, Housing Authority Break Ground on Affordable Housing Project for District Staff
The 106-unit San Simeon Oaks Village will prioritize 97 of its apartments for non-management district employees.
UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School Launches Undergraduate Education Major
The all-new Bachelor of Arts four-year degree, Education and Society, will draw teaching talent from a diverse range of faculty expertise to meet increasing student demand on campus and across the UC system.
Two UC Santa Barbara–Led Projects Selected for DOE’s Genesis Mission
Projects helmed by bioengineer Michelle O’Malley and biochemist Justin Wilson will use AI to speed scientific discovery.
