Rob Reiner had been honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2001.

After much deliberation, the committee is thrilled to announce the top 3 winners of the 2025 contest: 1st Place was awarded ...

During the 13 th annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down in October, 427 veterans received services – including 69 ...

Zack Kass: The Next RenAIssance is on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. For full event details and to purchase tickets, visit events ...

A GPS tracker leads police to the Agave Inn on upper State Street, where the two suspects were arrested following a ...

Los Angeles will host eight confirmed matches featuring the United States, Belgium, Iran, New Zealand, Switzerland and the ...

Dianna Jaynes: The Magic of the Trans-Catalina Trail – self-described nature- and hiking-obsessed Californian Dianna will ...

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Too much screen time — particularly related to social media use in kids, teens and young adults — is a major concern in ...

Re: People v. Alfredo Junior AlanizSanta Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 21CR04149 SANTA MARIA, Calif., December 12, 2025 - Santa Barbara County ...

Leeta Materials, a pioneer in next-generation ceramic materials, hosted its inaugural open house on December 3 ...

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