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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
Special American Revolution Traveling Exhibit on Display in Santa Barbara
A traveling exhibit about the American Revolution is at the main Santa Barbara Library. It includes displays and video… Continue Reading
Red Flag Warnings Activate No Parking Rule in Mission Canyon
The Red Flag advisory triggers a parking restriction in Mission Canyon. Some drivers said they didn't know what a "red flag"… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Flag Lowered in Honor of Former Mayor Sheila Lodge
The City of Santa Barbara's flag is flying at half staff in honor of Former Mayor Sheila Lodge who died last week. She was 97 years… Continue Reading
Bear Sightings on the Rise, Public Reminded to Respect Wildlife
More bear sightings have been reported in areas where the public also goes. That includes homes in the Toro Canyon area and the Cold Spring Tavern… Continue Reading
Abandoned Sailboat Cleared from the Montecito Coast Before Dawn Before it Breaks Up
A beached sailboat has been crushed and removed in Montecito. It prevents the vessel from breaking up in the waves and harming the… Continue Reading
Artist Submission Ideas for Pianos on State Designs Now Open
Designs are due for Pianos on State in Santa Barbara. The art will be on display in the fall when the pianos come… Continue Reading
Movie Night at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Comes with Early Blanket and Chair Plan
Hundreds of people come out early for a good viewing spot when courthouse movies are showing in Santa Barbara. They will be shown seven of the next… Continue Reading
Program Donations to Help Kids With a Fashionable Future in Santa Barbara
A donation will help young people in Santa Barbara learn how to sew. For some it may lead them into a fashion… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Zoo Welcomes the Birth of Two Rare Red Panda Cubs
Two red panda cubs were born July 2 at the Santa Barbara Zoo. This is a milestone for the zoo and the first in 30… Continue Reading
Young Carpinterian Leads a Year-Round Beach Clean Up Effort With Yellow Basket Racks
Elias Sprague (left) sees his idea become a reality to have baskets ready at the beach for anyone who needs to go on a clean up effort. These are in… Continue Reading
Residents Evacuate After Morning Fire Threatens Santa Barbara Apartment Complex
A vegetation fire threatened an apartment building in Santa Barbara Monday morning. It was near homeless camps but remains under… Continue Reading
Excitement Mounts for Fiesta Carnival and Pancake Breakfast in Santa Barbara
The Fiesta Pancake breakfast returns with a carnival at the Club in Santa Barbara. Both are traditions the organizers want to keep alive after they… Continue Reading
Special Wedding Date Brings Lovers to the Santa Barbara Courthouse
Santa Barbara has special weddings at the courthouse today on the Palindrome day 6/26/26. County Supervisors will help with the… Continue Reading
Upcoming All-Ages Concert to Fill Plaza Del Mar Band Shell
The Plaza del Mar Band Shell will have a Sunday all ages show. Four bands will… Continue Reading
Junior Lifeguards Commit to Beach Clean Up Projects Locally and Beyond
Junior Lifeguards are committing to local clean up projects and also when they are on vacations. It environmental stewardship from the Central… Continue Reading