Wednesday's information session will be an opportunity for the community to learn more about the project plans and ask ...

This story is part of a series of exclusive interviews with the incredible people shaping Santa Barbara Culinary Experience ...

Longtime ‘Independent’ contributor joins a “League of Laureates” that includes Melinda Palacio, Emma Trelles, Laure-Anne ...

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On the heels of successful seasons of sold out shows and continued community interest, Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) has ...

Santa Barbara clearly can’t get enough of Hershey Felder.

Steve (nickname “Slop”) worked his way up through the ranks as busboy, waiter, bartender, and eventually assistant manager.

Santa Barbara High pitcher Eric Anthony dug deep and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the top of the seventh inning as the Dons held on for a 5-3 victory over rival San Marcos on Tuesday afternoon at ...

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Since the beginning of 2025, Blue Sky Center, in collaboration with Quail Springs, is hosting artists to engage the residents ...

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office are taking tips on the whereabouts of a black bear seen Friday morning wandering More Mesa Beach near Santa ...