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Holy Cross Catholic Church hosts Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru for a third time

February 18, 2026 12:09 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) An Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru returned to Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Barbara. Fr. Egren Gomez and others… Continue Reading

Love is in the Air at the Music Academy of the West

February 18, 2026 11:45 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.(KEYT) For the first time in 2 decades, the Music Academy of the West is once again booking weddings. Noise complaints put a… Continue Reading

Mardi Gras Celebration marks Fat Tuesday at The Palace Grill in Santa Barbara

February 17, 2026 9:16 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Mardi Gras celebrations got underway on Fat Tuesday. The Michael Gutin Band entertained a rowdy crowd at The Palace… Continue Reading

Shoppers Visit Farmers Market Before Rain Returns, Cleanup from Monday’s storm continues

February 17, 2026 6:32 pm John Palminteri

Even with rain, the Tuesday Farmers Market is held in Santa Barbara. Off and on rain has had impacts in many areas including the… Continue Reading

Pianist Gil Rosas, almost 90, performs benefit for the Center for Successful Aging

February 15, 2026 8:38 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Pianist Gil Rosas performed an encore show full of romantic songs on the day after Valentine's… Continue Reading

Holocaust Survivor’s Brave Story Told in SBIFF Screening of “Watching Walter”

February 16, 2026 4:00 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival showcased over 100+ movies, documentaries, and short films -… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award Winning Films

February 14, 2026 7:35 pm Michael Yu

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced the winning films from this year at a awards breakfast was… Continue Reading

FestForums shines a light on Musicians and Festivals

February 15, 2026 9:19 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) It's not everyday fans see Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter at the Soho Restaurant & Music… Continue Reading

Fans Fawn over Film Festival Fave: Michael B. Jordan is “Outstanding”

February 13, 2026 2:31 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Fans went crazy once they caught a glimpse of Michael B. Jordan. It was a sold out tribute with roughly 2,000 people in… Continue Reading

Film Festival Fashion Favorites: A-Listers Dazzle In Santa Barbara

February 13, 2026 2:20 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The festival showcased bold colors and tailored outfits, especially at the Virtuosos Award ceremony. “Other than the… Continue Reading

Song Sung Blue Star Kate Hudson Shines as Arlington Artist of the Year

February 13, 2026 1:01 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - She is in some of the most iconic movies from the 2000s. And Friday the remarkable Kate Hudson arrived at the Santa… Continue Reading

Sustainability In Festivals Becoming a Trend in Santa Barbara County and Across the Nation

February 13, 2026 11:03 am John Palminteri

Sustainable events are a priority in 2026. That's being discussed at the three-day FestForum in Santa… Continue Reading

Marriage Licenses and Weddings at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Reach Record Level

February 12, 2026 11:16 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara County Courthouse had a record number of weddings and marriage licenses in 2025. The scenic location has a popularity for photos… Continue Reading

Local Student-Led Film Screens The Fight To Bring Back The California Grizzly Bear

February 12, 2026 4:44 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Despite being an iconic California symbol, the grizzly bear has been practically extinct in the state for a century… Continue Reading

SBIFF Film “Going For Home” Tells Story of Resilience in Little League Baseball

February 12, 2026 3:49 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A documentary film premiering at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival centers around a little league team in… Continue Reading

SBIFF Honors Stellan Skarsgård with Montecito Award

February 10, 2026 11:11 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – When Stellan Skarsgård arrived at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival he went straight to his… Continue Reading

FestForums brings festival creators together in Santa Barbara

February 11, 2026 1:01 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A three-day conference for festival creators, known as FestForums, got underway at the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

SBIFF Honors Hollywood’s Most Outstanding Directors

February 9, 2026 11:46 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Rain didn't keep people away from hearing from directors. The weather just added drama of the arrivals of… Continue Reading

Fans Find Front Row Memories with Hollywood’s Biggest Stars at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 10, 2026 11:36 am John Palminteri

Film fans get a close up encounter with this year's stars at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Some come away with photos and… Continue Reading

Psychologically Charged Romance to Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 10, 2026 12:38 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif (KEYT) — Imbalance is set in academia during the #MeToo era. The feature film explores power, ethics, and desire through a… Continue Reading

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