KEYT Workers Strike as Fiesta Kicks Off in Santa Barbara
The TV Station’s popular La Fiesta Pequeña livestream was canceled amid a one-day strike for fair pay.
Year: 2026
CDC Warns of ‘Salmonella’ Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/Salmonella/outbreaks/javiana-08-26/index.html. Key Points: What You Should
Los Padres ForestWatch Expands Leadership Team with Three Key Appointments
Central California, CA — August 6, 2026 — Los Padres ForestWatch has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of
Summer Read-A-Palooza 2026 Finishes Strong
This year’s Summer Reading Program – Read-A-Palooza 2026 – finished strong on July 31st after nine weeks of discovering stories, enjoying fun
‘Go to Hale: Quips and Clips’ Annual Show Digs Into the Vault August 29
Richard Salzberg and Hale Milgrim share their passion for music once again at the Lobero.
Fuzzy Purple Urchin Eaters Return to Sea Center
Sunflower stars make a comeback in Santa Barbara.
Trouble at the Turnaround: Concerns over Fiesta Historical Parade
How organizers are making the Fiesta Historical Parade safer for horses.
The Big Battle: When Santa Barbara Community Members Fought High Rise Development — and Won!
The El Mirasol project offers an example of how community members organized and worked together, and how values, history, and tradition won out over financial interests.
Celebrating Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2026: Santa Barbara’s Most Comprehensive Guide to Fiesta
Get the most out of this year’s Fiesta using S.B. most complete guide to Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2026.
Becoming Fluent in Fiesta
After 30 years on the beat, a reporter decodes the rules, rituals, and cast of characters in a world that emerges only under Fiesta conditions.
