The city will delay signing a contract with a new company to allow for more robust public input on surveillance systems.
The beloved country music icon and former Solvang resident’s Imagination Library has sent free books monthly to thousands of families here through a partnership with United Way and First 5 of S.B. County.
Supervisors approve $150,000 for new contractor to encourage filming in the area.
Sue Lean discusses how the western states were key to women’s right to vote.
When our calendar editor settled down, the ‘Independent’ became her kingdom.
Cat Power, a k a Chan Marshall, revived the timeless power of her 20-year-old classic album “The Greatest” in Ojai’s Libbey Bowl
Santa Barbara’s newest boutique music shop has after-school lessons for ages 6-12.
Death over Drafts at the Brass Bear Uptown
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Get Home Safe Seminar/Parking Lots & Garage Safety
Wed, Aug 26 6:30 PM
Goleta
Alzheimer’s Association Town Hall
Thu, Aug 27 5:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Family Movie Night at the Eastside Library: “Lilo & Stitch”
Fri, Aug 28 3:00 PM
SANTA BARBARA
Speaker Series -James Bier, Director of the Chumash
Fri, Aug 28 7:00 PM
Buellton
Sat, Aug 29 10:00 AM
Santa Barbara
Sat, Aug 29 11:00 AM
Santa Barbara
Sat, Aug 29 2:00 PM
Los Olivos
Carr + Kaena Winemaker Dinner – Full of Life
Sat, Aug 29 7:00 PM
Los Alamos
Mavis Staples at the Libbey Bowl
Sat, Aug 29 7:00 PM
Ojai, CA
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Arts & Entertainment
Acting Out Theatre Group presents “Murder at the Barely Scarem Circus.”
Food & Drink
Santa Barbara County winemakers report on the progress of vintage 2026.
Living
The population appears to be growing after 2025 fires.
Sports
Both teams will continue Tri-Valley League play on Thursday, as Bishop Diego will take on Villanova Prep at the Brick House and Laguna Blanca will host St. Bonaventure.
Real Estate
Can innovations occur fast enough to keep up with our rapidly heating planet?
