Santa Barbara CA

Santa Barbara’s culture has always been a point of attraction. It reflects the city’s deeply rooted artistic expression, heritage, and community engagement. From film screenings and street art to seasonal celebrations and cultural festivals, these events offer a wide range of experiences throughout the year. Santa...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties proudly announces that longtime Santa Barbara Realtor® Mark Schneidman has been named to RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers Class in the Influencer category. The national recognition honors industry professionals who drive meaningful change through leadership,...

Santa Barbara County is inviting the community back for a second round of public design workshops for the New Orcutt Library Project.

Looking for something useful around town? Goleta neighbors are giving away some great free items this week — from furniture to home accessories and even a coffee maker. Check out what’s available below!

Looking for a loyal companion to share your days with? The Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus has some wonderful dogs waiting to meet you. Each one is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped — ready to go home with a loving family.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Monday, Sable Offshore announced that it started selling oil from the Santa Ynez Unit to at least one private recipient over the weekend. According to Sable, onshore pipelines were filled from the Las Flores Canyon processing facility to Pentland Station in Kern...

Elings Park launched a “Swing for the Million” fundraiser after an anonymous philanthropist promised to donate $1 million toward upgrades to the Castagnola Softball Complex if the community can raise $200,000 by May 1, 2026. Park officials hope the fundraiser will cover the entire $1.2 million cost for...

Sidewalk extensions that multiplied during the pandemic, or so-called parklets, on downtown Main Street in Ventura are set to be removed in late July or early October, depending on applications being submitted for new city-approved ones. The Ventura City Council voted 6-0 on March 24 to approve a parklet replacement...

The rising cost of marine diesel is prompting several boating operators in Santa Barbara to consider increasing their prices, as fuel expenses continue to strain harbor businesses.

Reader Roy let me know that Brass Bird Coffee at 4835 Carpinteria Avenue in Carpinteria has opened a second location named Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen at 3102 State Street, the former long-time home of Yanni’s Greek Deli. Construction began on the property two years ago in April 2024 and the original plan was to name...