Inheriting the Dream: Santa Barbara Prepares for Five Days of MLK Jr. Events
Leah Weber King, the widow of Dr. King’s youngest son, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 19th annual celebration, which runs January 15-19.
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Santa Barbara County Named One of GoFundMe’s Most Generous Communities in 2025
This marks the first time the county has cracked the top 10 on the platform’s list.
Santa Barbara High Sophomore Paddles from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura to Raise Thousands for Unhoused Neighbors
The 15-year-old Axel Wright’s 22-mile journey supports the Santa Barbara nonprofit DignityMoves.
Volunteers Invited to Annual Rose Pruning Day at Mission Historical Park in Santa Barbara
The event will bring community members together to prune more than 1,500 rose bushes spread across AC Postel Memorial Rose Garden on Saturday, January 10.
Blind Golfers to Tee Off at Goleta Clinic
The Blind Fitness Golf Clinic takes place January 12 at Sandpiper Golf Club.
Wet Conditions Force Cancellation of Solvang’s Annual Christmas Tree Burn
The winter tradition was scheduled to take place Friday.
Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Brings Out Hundreds to Welcome 2026
Event organizer Hugh Margerum said more than 400 people attended, from visitors to locals alike.
Santa Barbara County Hospitals Welcome New Year’s Babies
Celebrating the first babies of 2026.
Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Is Officially Back
Update: The “rain or shine” event is still on for January 1 at Leadbetter Beach, says organizer, though public health officials warn of potential health risks associated with stormwater.
Forgotten Time Capsule Brings Santa Barbara Church Back to 1999
First Presbyterian Church staff found a trove of artifacts hidden more than 25 years ago.
