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Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz, photos by Elaine Sanders | Wed Jul 08, 2026 | 8:00pm

Having a Ball: Santa Barbara Celebrates the World Cup

Soccer fans showed up to bars, restaurants, and public places in droves to cheer on their teams in the world’s biggest sporting event.

Community By Jean Yamamura | Fri May 22, 2026 | 4:08pm

A series of planned events kicks off with an Austrian national team practice, with limited ticket distribution, at UCSB’s Harder Stadium on June 5.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed May 20, 2026 | 8:00pm

Gauchos ace Jackson Flora keeps up the legacy of big-league hurlers coming through Santa Barbara.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri May 08, 2026 | 4:00pm

The community reached the $200,000 goal necessary to release a million-dollar pledge for renovations.

Community By Christina McDermott | Wed May 06, 2026 | 3:43pm

The team wins the Rugby 7s National Tournament in the Challenger Division in Indianapolis.

Sports By Elaine Sanders | Wed May 06, 2026 | 10:07am

The 2026 season kicks off with a win from Klentner Ranch.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Mar 30, 2026 | 12:08pm

An anonymous donor has pledged $1 million for upgrades if the park can raise $200,000 by May 1, 2026.

Sports By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Dec 18, 2025 | 10:48am

A dedicated youth sports facility and indoor gym is slated to be built on Hollister Avenue in 2027.

Sports By Ella Heydenfeldt | Fri Nov 07, 2025 | 10:45am

Careful matchmaking will fuel Sunday’s inclusive race.

Community By Ella Heydenfeldt | Fri Sep 12, 2025 | 9:28am

A UCSB graduate prepares to run the NYC Marathon for Team Sandy Hook Promise, dedicating each mile to victims of the 2012 shooting.