State Fest Turns State Street into One Big Night Out
New music activation event arrives April 4, bringing bands, bars, and crowds together across Santa Barbara.
Tiana Molony
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Uncorking the Heat in Buellton
The Buellton Wine and Chili Festival returned with bold flavors, flowing pours, and plenty of heat under the Central Coast sun.
From SBCC Theater to Hollywood: Michael James Lazar’s Journey
A former SBCC theater student reflects on the long road from community college stages to television roles.
The Allure of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
FX/Hulu’s ‘Love Story’ revisits the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy — and renews a conversation about the self-possession that made her such a compelling figure.
Old Name, Fresh Chapter
The Copper honors downtown Santa Barbara’s Copper Coffee Pot legacy with a new Italian vision.
‘Rich People in Santa Barbara’ Offers a Wealth of Coastal Flavors
Author Elizabeth Gilchrist revisits her hometown in a new pair of novellas and a March 19 talk at Chaucer’s Books.
Inside the World of ‘La La Land’
An SBIFF exhibit traces how David Wasco and Sandy Reynolds-Wasco transformed director Damien Chazelle’s vision into an Oscar-winning visual love letter to Los Angeles.
Santa Barbara Wedding Guide 2026
Your wedding stories, musings on flowers and the search for the dress, and our comprehensive wedding guide.
Finding ‘The One’ Can Make You a Stranger to Yourself
Surviving the pressure to choose the perfect dress.
Alpha Floral Celebrates 90 Years of Blooms
As Alpha Floral marks 90 years, owner Cassie Macias reflects on seasonal blooms, community roots, and why beauty takes time.
