Santa Ynez Valley’s ‘Polar Bear Dip’ Makes Waves
The Santa Ynez Community Aquatics Foundation raises $5 million toward a new aquatics complex for the valley.
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Burrito League Runs Through Santa Barbara
With a year of free burritos on the line, competitors cranked out thousands of miles between Mony’s and Loquita.
Rethinking Wildfire Through Youth Art at Santa Barbara Central Library
The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council presents the winning works from its second annual Wildfire Art Contest.
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.
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.
Holiday Knits Bring Warmth to Goleta’s Bus Stops
The “Chase the Chill” project, run by the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, returns for its third year with handmade winter gear and a message of holiday kindness.
Paddle Out for Tayden Tomblin on December 10
San Marcos High students reflect on the life of their 17-year-old friend, who died from a skateboarding accident on Thanksgiving.
Holiday Cheer Is Here: Santa Barbara’s Downtown Holiday Tree Goes Up
Crews delivered the tree from Grants Pass, Oregon, to the 1300 block of State Street for installation on Tuesday.
Santa Barbara Library Offers Food-for-Fees Program Through January
Library patrons can donate nonperishable food to waive fees on lost or damaged items.
