Santa Barbara CA

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Amy Steinfeld, managing partner of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Santa Barbara office, and Josh Rabinowitz, a shareholder in the firm’s Real Estate Department, have been named to the Pacific Coast Business Times’ 2025 Who’s Who in Professional Services. The annual list recognizes professionals in San Luis Obispo,...

I found the first article in the local paper about a bungalow court being built in Santa Barbara back in 1914. Happily, that bungalow court is still here – on the southwest corner of Victoria and Laguna streets. Santa Barbara has more than a dozen bungalow courts. A bungalow court contains stand-alone houses which...

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Salvation Army launched its annual Red Kettle Campaign in Ventura today, urging volunteers to tackle surging community demands for aid. As more families facing food insecurity, rent struggles, and emergencies amid climbing costs, organizers held a kickoff event downtown to rally support....

Ventura’s neo-classical City Hall was built in 1912 as the county courthouse. Above the front doors is a unique decorative design. At first glance, the carvings look like pea pods, but they actually represent Lima beans—a crop that once dominated Ventura’s economy long before oil became the city’s primary source of...

The Harbor Houseboat, a unique structure that has been a point of interest for many, has been the subject of recent social media discussions. Questions have been raised about its origins, its purpose, and its current status. The houseboat, which has been in the harbor since 2019, is rumored to have been a pandemic...

Residents of San Roque and West Beach have recently reported an unusual increase in the crow population in their neighborhoods. The sudden influx of these birds has led to increased noise levels, causing some distress among the residents. The cause of this sudden crow invasion is speculated to be due to the...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Nojoqui Falls Park is located about 11 minutes from Santa Barbara in Solvang. The park offers a one-mile hiking trail through the Los Padres National Forest. The trail has an elevation gain of about 200 to 300 feet. It is suitable for hikers of all ages....

A number of holiday and makers markets are popping up around Santa Barbara, giving residents and visitors places to buy unique gifts while getting a break from big box stores and online shopping. Every Sunday, residents can find the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show on Cabrillo Boulevard from Stearns...

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity, but here in Santa Barbara County, it’s a chance to make a personal, local difference. At Noozhawk, we believe in the power of community and the impact that even small acts of kindness can have when directed close to home. Our...