Meet the artists behind this year’s Summer Solstice Parade floats
The 51st annual Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade will feature 20 floats made possible by countless volunteers and artists.
Final preparations under way for the 51st annual Summer Solstice parade
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Summer Solstice 2025 festival has officially kicked off on Friday. This years theme is Wild World and final preps for the big parade were being done at the community arts workshop on Friday afternoon. "It's going to be fantastic, I'm so excited, it's always fun to be a part of The post...
On the Alley in Ventura offers casual seafood and more, relaxed atmosphere- June 2025
On The Alley (OTA) in Ventura, the more relaxed sister spot to Brophy Brothers:. Located downstairs in Ventura Harbor Village at 1559 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001, OTA is a casual, counter-service eatery with both indoor and outdoor patio seating overlooking the harbor. You order at the counter, then grab a seat...
From Honeycomb to Hearth: The Sweet Story Behind Santa Barbara Hives and CARP Café...
What started with a single Flow Hive and a fascination with honey on tap has blossomed into one of Carpinteria’s most beloved destinations for artisanal honey, sourdough bread, and a thriving café experience. The founder behind Santa Barbara Hives and CARP Café + Bakery didn’t come from a culinary school or...
On World Refugee Day, Santa Barbara-based nonprofit said there’s a record number of refugees
Friday, June 20 is World Refugee Day, and the head of a Santa Barbara-based global nonprofit humanitarian aid organization said the world is seeing the largest number of refugees on record. "There are more displaced people in our world than in any time in our recorded history," said ShelterBox USA...
Cannabis not turning out to be the tax windfall hoped for by Santa Barbara...
It was supposed to be a tax windfall for Santa Barbara County. But the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury says the collapse of the cannabis industry in California turned managing the industry locally into a financial burden for the county. Cannabis legalization in California was billed as a significant new...
Leaders Break Ground on New 55+ Community Development in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Santa Maria leaders broke ground on an affordable housing project today. This project is for seniors. The need for affordable housing on the Central Coast is a problem in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Adults over the age of 55 can feel the housing squeeze more acutely than ...
Yost named 2025 Vintner of the Year by Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance
Flying Goat Cellars founder and winemaker will be honored at annual dinner on Aug. 15. Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance revealed Flying Goat Cellars Founder and Winemaker Norm Yost as the 2025 Vintner of the Year. OG (Old Goat) Yost distinguished himself with award-winning vineyard designated Pinot Noir and sparkling...
Buying a Summer Home in Santa Barbara, CA: Is it Worth It?
Santa Barbara's prestige and consistent tourism keep it a top-tier market for investors focused on long-term appreciation.
‘Green Rush’ Fades: Santa Barbara Cannabis Revenues Go Up in Smoke, Grand Jury Says
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County’s once-high hopes for cannabis tax revenue are going up in smoke, with a new Grand Jury report warning the program may soon become a financial burden without major reforms. Tax revenues peaked at $15.7 million in fiscal year 2020–21 but are projected to bring in...
