La Misa Del Presidente Bonds the Community from the Old Mission
The Old Mission in Santa Barbara held a special mass for El Presidente Colin Hayward. The annual event is part of Old Spanish… Continue Reading
Catch Fiesta Performances at the Paseo Nuevo Mall
Paseo Nuevo Fiesta events underway. It will be near but not connected to the Old Spanish Days entertainment area in downtown Santa… Continue Reading
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church to Welcome Thousands at its Annual Mercado
The Our Lady of Guadalupe festival will take place as a church fundraiser this weekend. It is during Fiesta but not an Old Spanish Days… Continue Reading
Old Spanish Days 2026 to Include Super-Sized Mercado in Downtown Santa Barbara
The Fiesta mercado downtown will be larger this year. It will take in two blocks of State Street as… Continue Reading
Community Donations Help with the Costs for Fiesta’s Spirit and Junior Spirit
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta have been given about $2,000 in community donations to help with their growing… Continue Reading
Old Spanish Days Expands to Coast Village Road with Street Festivities
Old Spanish Days celebrates with Fiesta in Montecito. About 500 people enjoyed the first-ever show on Coast Village Road in Santa Barbara Thursday… Continue Reading
Old Spanish Days Poster Sales in Big Demand Around Santa Barbara
Fiesta artist Pedro De La Cruz says he is very happy to see how well the 2026 Old Spanish Days poster is selling. He has been signing many of them… Continue Reading
Heroic Marine Rescue Saves an Entangled Sea Lion in Santa Barbara Waters
Injured sea lion off Santa Barbara has been caught and is now in a rehabilitation center. A strong fishing line was entangled around its… Continue Reading
Newest Fiesta Event to Include Performances and a Poster Signing
Fiesta flags are already up on Coast Village Road in anticipation of Old Spanish Days in August. One of the city streets with fresh decorations is… Continue Reading
Dangerous Waves Return to Central Coast Despite Hurricane Switching Directions
Ocean swells are up with hurricane activity in the Pacific Ocean. Alerts have been issued to watch for dangerous waves and rip… Continue Reading
New EV Stations Now Ready for Charging Up in Southern Santa Barbara County
Electrify America's new large-format EV charging station in Santa Barbara features 20 Hyper-Fast chargers . It is in downtown where a Greyhound… Continue Reading
‘Concerts in the Park’ Getting Santa Barbara Up & Movin’ for Upbeat Summertime Shows
Concerts int he Park packed in Chase Palm Park. An estimated 10,000… Continue Reading
Old Spanish Days Honors Six Writers Who Won the First Poetry Contest
Seven Fiesta poetry winners have been chosen for 2026. Each received cash… Continue Reading
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Launches New Rewards Program for Travelers at 29 stops
Amtrak special train station stickers as part of a ridership promotion for prizes between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. Maps and stickers are in… Continue Reading
‘Shop Carp’ Campaign Seeks to Boost Local Economy During Tight Money Times
The Shop Carp campaign encourages localized shopping in Carpinteria. This comes as the small town is looking to generate new… Continue Reading
Fiesta Blends Together Montecito and Santa Barbara for Upcoming Special Event
Old Spanish Days sets a Fiesta event on Coast Village Road July 30. It's being called "Fiesta in… Continue Reading
Yet Another Stranded Sailboat Crushed Before Dawn on Montecito Coast
A stranded sailboat was crushed and removed Friday from a Montecito Beach. It's the second boat this week to end up… Continue Reading
Wine, Weather, & Trends to be the Topics of Conversation at the California Wine Festival
More than 50 wineries will be at the California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara. The two day event will be both informative and… Continue Reading
Stagnation Could Turn to Optimism with the New Santa Barbara Downtown Master Plan Ahead
The State Street Master Plan in Santa Barbara is coming out soon with many options expected ahead. Months of studies and public comments have gone… Continue Reading
Second Boat in One Week Comes Ashore in Montecito
A grounded boat hits the Montecito shores. It came from waters nearby in Santa Barbara and is the second boat to do this is a week. … Continue Reading