The Fund For Santa Barbara Launches Chumash Reparative Action Fund
Initial $25,000 Offering Supports the Northern Chumash Tribal Council’s Work to Reclaim Ancestral Land at Dos Pueblos Ranch. The FUND for Santa Barbara is proud to announce the launch of the Chumash Reparative Action Fund, a new initiative designed to advance reparations for all Chumash peoples and deepen the...
Monster Trucks catch air at the Earl Warren Showgrounds
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Monster Truck Nitro Tour performed back-to-back shows in Santa Barbara on Saturday following Thanksgiving. Families packed the arena at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Some people could hear the show miles away. People without earplugs or protective headphones held their hands over there...
Anthony’s Christmas Trees and Wreaths offers discounts in return for Unity Shoppe donations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Anthony's Christmas Trees and Wreaths have some of the tallest trees around. They stay open after dark at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. And if customers bring nonperishable food donations for the Unity Shoppe they can get some money off their chosen tree. They also sell fresh...
Connecting New Moms: A Guide to Santa Barbara’s Parenting Resources and Meetups
In the vibrant community of Santa Barbara, new mothers are reaching out to connect with each other. A recent social media post asked for information on local mom groups and meetups, sparking a lively discussion filled with suggestions and resources. From organized groups to casual meetups, the Santa Barbara community...
November Tree of the Month: Chinese Lantern Tree
From summer through late fall, the Chinese Lantern Tree provides a spectacular display of color. It begins with spikes of brilliant yellow flowers – and continues as the flowers transform into luminous seed pods that resemble tiny Chinese paper lanterns. It is no wonder that this decorative ornamental has...
UCSB Library Project Aims to Digitize Old Santa Barbara Home Films
Images and footage of weddings, holidays and pieces of Santa Barbara history are being preserved thanks to the Santa Barbara community archives project that digitizes film rolls belonging to local families. The project, initiated by the UCSB Library and Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, has already led to...
Santa Maria says SLO County isn’t pulling its weight in riverbed cleanup. Is it?
A recent Santa Maria City Council meeting saw members of the council claim that San Luis Obispo County has been negligent of its duties to keep the Santa Maria Riverbed clear of homeless encampments — but does it all come down to lines on a map? At the Nov. 4 meeting , Mayor Alice Patino said while Santa Barbara...
Prosecutor’s Book Sheds New Light on Golden State Killer Case
From books to message boards, there have been millions of words written about the Golden State Killer, a serial rapist and murderer who terrorized northern, central and southern California from 1974 to 1986 and then seemingly vanished. The newest book about the case, published Nov. 11, offers perhaps the most...
Celebrate Santa Barbara, City of the Arts
Santa Barbara’s central city is at a crossroads. The era of the city’s retail sector, source of sales and property tax revenues, dependence upon automobiles as a part of shopping is over. The explosive growth of online shopping has decimated the retail sector. However, people want the experience...
Santa Barbara, CA Residents: Your Future Puppies Best Friend Awaits!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around santa barbara.
