Santa Barbara’s La Boheme Brings Mardi Gras Magic to Alhecama Theatre
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – While Bourbon Street in New Orleans was alive with Mardi Gras festivities, Santa Barbara had its own celebration as La…
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Dredging wraps up in Channel Islands Harbor
OXNARD, Calif. — A dredging project at Channel Islands Harbor was completed over the weekend. The H.R. Morris crew shut down the heavy equipment…
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From Santa Barbara to Hollywood: Film Festival stars shine bright at the Academy Awards
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Angelina Jolie, Ralph Fiennes, and Adrien Brody were just a few of the A-listers that graced the Arlington Theater for the…
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Two-time Olympian and Santa Barbara Resident Shares Eyewitness Account of the Munich Massacre during the 1972 Olympics
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Sunday is the biggest night in Hollywood. The historical drama “September 5” details the hostage crisis involving Israeli…
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New Float Luxury Spa Debuts at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Float Luxury Spa has opened its third location. Float’s founder, Natalie Rowe, welcomed visitors to the spa’s grand…
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Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday will return to Holy Cross Church in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For the third year in a row, Holy Cross Church in Santa Barbara is taking Ash Wednesday to the streets by hosting a Ash…
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Dozens of high school students in Ventura walk out to protest staff cuts
VENTURA, Calif.—Budget cuts have propelled the Ventura Unified School Board to propose staff reductions. Students walked out of class Monday,…
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Travel Expert Rick Steves spends an evening in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Fans of travel expert Rick Steves learned that even experts can miss connections. “I woke up very early in Columbus,…
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“Run for their Lives” sends messages to families of hostages held by Hamas
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Members of an interfaith group called “Run For Their Lives” walk along Shoreline Park in Santa Barbara every Sunday at 4…
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Disco Inferno fundraiser helps Firefighter Foundation
SUMMERLAND, Calif. – The first Disco Inferno fundraiser took place in Summerland on Saturday night. People of a certain age know Disco Inferno as…
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Tiny homes draw visitors to Ventura Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Expo
VENTURA, Calif. — The Ventura Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Expo wrapped up Sunday at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, drawing visitors eager…
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One805 Announces $1 Million in Grants for First Responders in Santa Barbara
MONTECITO, Calif. – The nonprofit One805 has announced $1 million in grants for local first responders. The organization made the announcement…
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Disco Inferno to benefit Firefighter Foundation this Saturday in Summerland
SUMMERLAND, Calif. – The Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation is hosting its first Disco Inferno fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 22nd.…
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Santa Barbara’s Downtown Organization awards individuals and businesses for contributions in the last year
The Mujeras Makers Market was honored as Business Champion of the Year in Santa Barbara. It started out as a small parking lot set up four years ago…
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Film festival followers find their way back to downtown Santa Barbara and businesses see the difference
Pizza orders went up significantly at the Cali-Forno Pizzeria in downtown during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The restaurant is…
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Santa Barbara Symphony performs to Chaplin’s The Gold Rush this weekend
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Symphony is celebrating Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush this weekend. The symphony is performing live…
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Santa Barbara Film Festival’s Must-Have Souvenir? Rubber Ducks!
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — This year, Santa Barbara International Film Festival souvenirs included rubber ducks. SBIFF Festival Director Roger Durling…
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Competition begins at Rincon Classic 2025
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – The Rincon Classic got underway on Saturday. Surf Happen’s Chris Keets chose this weekend out of a six week window.…
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Oprah Winfrey gives actor Colman Domingo Montecito Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— It was an emotional night at the Arlington Theater as Colman Domingo was moved to tears by a heartfelt tribute from the Film…
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Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce receive Cinema Vanguard Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce took the stage Thursday night to talk about what many are calling their best performances to…
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