Restoration of Alameda Park Bandstand begins
NewThe city of Santa Barbara announced repairs on the Alameda Park Bandstand are underway following recent weather delays.…
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Busted up axe throwing boards are now available as free firewood in Santa Barbara
The State Street Axe Club in Santa Barbara is offering its used up targets for free firewood. The wood burns clean and is not…
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Old Spanish Days ready to start Fiesta activities as soon as April with the Spirit competitions
Old Spanish Days say many events will be broadcast this year on English and Spanish channels for the Central Coast. The first event for Old Spanish…
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Oxnard Union High School District hosts Bands Celebration
CAMARILLO, Calif.-The Oxnard Union High School District hosted a Bands Celebration at its newest performing arts center at Rancho Campana High…
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Westmont College launches first ever Montecito Student Film Festival
Westmont College launched its first ever Montecito Student Film Festival on Saturday.…
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Mr. Monopoly meets the mayor in Tuesday visit to Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara got a visit from the Monopoly man on Tuesday to highlight the new upcoming “Monopoly: Santa Barbara” themed edition of the iconic board…
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News Channel 3-12 viewers hop on the Oscar afterparty Fun Bus with Morning News Anchor Alys Martinez
A group of News Channel 3-12 viewers joined our News Channel 3-12 Morning Anchor Alys Martinez to ride the fun bus to a live taping of “Live with…
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Tim McGraw set to make 8th return to the CA Mid-State Fair
The California Mid-State Fair announced Tim McGraw will make his eighth return to the Mid-State Fair stage on July 19.…
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UCSB Professor and Cultural Consultant of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” sheds light on the film’s overarching themes
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” broke box office records and also stole the Academy’s heart, receiving 5 Academy…
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“Women of Jewelia” known for sharing a necklace mourn Patti Channer
VENTURA, Calif.-One of the “Women of Jewelia” has died. Jewelia is the name of a diamond necklace a dozen women bought and shared in Ventura. Patti…
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14 meetings later, more work is still ahead for the remodel of De la Guerra Plaza
Plans to remodel De la Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara are still snagged by issues with new features. One includes a bubbler water…
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Local student filmmakers share Oscar nominated films that moved them
With the coveted Oscars ceremony right around the corner, local student filmmakers share their insight on the…
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New mercado site and a theme of ‘Let’s Fiesta!’ set for Old Spanish Days 2023
The 2023 Fiesta theme of Let’s Fiesta has been announced. The event will include a new mercado at the…
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Friends gather to remember local musician
OJAI, Calif.-Bands played for a local musician’s celebration of life. They played all day at Camp Comfort Park near Ojai. They called it a “Fare Thee…
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UCSB Professor highlights importance of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” amidst Oscar nominations
UCSB Professor Gerardo Aldana, who lent his expertise as a cultural consultant for the film, shared how this film transcends what an Oscar worthy…
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Hundreds of students get ready to riff at 53rd Annual Jazz Festival in Santa Barbara
The Dos Pueblos Instrumental Music Program is getting ready to present its 53rd Annual Jazz…
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The Funk Zone gets ready to roll on Fat Tuesday
Businesses at the Funk Zone are getting ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in style as part of Fat…
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La Boheme kicks off Mardi Gras with a fundraiser
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-La Boheme hosted its second annual Mardi Gras celebration and fundraiser at the Carriage Museum in Santa Barbara on the Friday…
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Star-Studded Santa Barbara International Film Festival Highlights Diverse Range of Talent
The star-studded 10 day Santa Barbara International Film Festival came to a close last…
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“And That’s a Wrap!” as Santa Barbara International Film Festival Comes to a Close
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. —The Santa Barbara International Film Festival wrapped up today with the film premiere “I Like Movies.” The film is a…
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