Whose Beach Is It Anyway?
The castle that is the Hollister Ranch has been fortressed for over 40 years, so long that relatively few Californians have ever seen or experienced what this incredible coastline has to offer.
Author: Indy Staff
Album Review | ‘The Fine Art of Forgetting’ by Joe Woodard
‘Indy’ writer’s new collection of compact guitar pieces forms a “rambling garden of styles.”
Rob Reiner Was More Than a Hollywood Legend. He Helped Shape California Politics
Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.
Fawning Over Fauna
Sharing plates, and magic, over dinner as El Encanto’s Culinary Series returns with a veggie-forward spread from Valle de Guadalupe’s Fauna.
Holiday Movie Screening at Alcazar Theatre Supports Santa Barbara Humane Pet Pantry
The Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria invites the community to celebrate the season of giving with a special screening of How
Physician Incentive Program Delivers $16M in Quality Health Care to Central Coast in 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – December 2025 – In 2025, CenCal Health, the Medi-Cal managed care plan, distributed over $16 million
Friendship Center Hosts Jolly Holiday Breakfast for Seniors Living with Dementia and Their Loved Ones
Friendship Center welcomed the holiday season with warmth and cheer during its second annual Jolly Holiday Breakfast, held on Wednesday,
Apply for a City of Goleta Board or Commission Including NEW Public Art Review Board
The City of Goleta is looking for three residents to serve on the newly formed Public Art Review Board. This
A Conversation with our 2026 President, Jennifer Berger
As we begin a new year at the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®, I had the opportunity to sit down with our incoming 2026 President, Jennifer Berger, of Compass Real Estate, to talk about her path into real estate, her beliefs about homeownership, and what she hopes to accomplish during her year of service. Jen brings a calm, thoughtful presence to leadership, and her perspective reflects a deep respect for both our members and the community we serve.
El Encanto Hotel Announces Exclusive Partnership with the Santa Barbara Sailing Center
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (December 4, 2025) — El Encanto Hotel, Santa Barbara’s most storied luxury hideaway, announces the debut of a uniquely
