Creek Week Art Contest Submissions on Display Now
Art submissions for the 5th Annual Creek Week Art Contest are on display NOW through September 30th at the Goleta Community Center
Year: 2026
Santa Barbara Unified Sets Sights on Higher Achievement Targets as Preliminary Test Scores Show Continued Growth
Preliminary 2025-26 CAASPP results show Santa Barbara Unified continuing a multi-year upward trend in English language arts and mathematics. Districtwide,
Solvang, California’s Solvang Farmers Market, Part of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers’ Market Association, Voted as Second “Best Farmers Markets of 2026” in Reviewed Readers’ Choice Awards
The Solvang Farmers Market in Solvang, California (www.SolvangUSA.com), has been voted as the second “Best Farmers Markets of 2026” in
Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Music Academy of the West Groundbreaking Ceremony
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites the community to join the Music Academy of the West for a
Join the Virtual El Niño Community Meeting
The County of Santa Barbara will host a virtual El Niño Community Meeting on October 1, 2026, 5:30–7 p.m. Learn about this
Sable Offshore Digging Up 12 Spots of Pipeline for Corrosion
Sable seeks Santa Barbara County clearance after “smart pigs” indicate Houston-based oil company may need to repair pipeline only six months after restarting production.
State Street’s E-Bike Problem Needs Enforcement, Not Excuses
Santa Barbara should repaint and clearly mark bike lanes along State Street, starting with the blocks most affected by vendor and foot traffic.
A $25 Adult Happy Meal? Bistro Amasa’s Après Hour Makes a Case for Late-Night Dining
The restaurant’s Après Hour menu serves up an Adult Happy Meal, complete with a burger, fries, and a martini.
Santa Barbara Unified Students Sound Off on YouTube Ban
Students pack Tuesday’s school board meeting to air their grievances on the district’s new tech regulations, saying they limit access to creative and educational tools.
Supporting Eric Friedman for Mayor
The most important quality of a mayor is judgment.
