For Chris Goldblatt, Founder and CEO of the Fish Reef Project, it was a near death experience out on the ocean that made him ...

City of Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse opened the evening of Feb. 4 by reflecting on the festival’s growth over the years. Comparing its humble beginnings to its current stature, Rowse praised its ...

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The strongest storm in a year is set to pound Southern California this week, with forecasters warning of potential widespread roadway flooding and the chance of landslides throughout the region — ...

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During the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) from February 4 through February 15, 2025, the organization recognized top cinematic achievements by paying tribute to film pro ...

Find some early Valentine’s Day surprises, check out the Pan African Film Festival, see a tribute to California’s women ...

Every now and then, I read a book which hits me with such a profound impact that, like Paul on the road to Damascus, I find ...

From Madrid’s Golden Triangle to the cliffs of Ronda, here are 15 of the best places to visit in Spain that deserve a spot on ...

Isaac Weintraub, local golf professional and member of the Santa Cruz High School Athletic Hall of Fame, has embraced a ...

Kevin Costner was joined by three of his kids — daughter Grace, 14, and sons Cayden, 17, and Hayes, 15 — at the U.S. premiere of his film 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2' at the Santa Barbara ...