In 2026, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will mark 100 years as the first botanic garden in the United States dedicated ...

John Heard as Peter McCallister in 1990's 'Home Alone'; John Heard attends the opening night premiere of 'After the Reality' during the 17th annual Newport Beach Film Festival at Lido Live Theater in ...

A new Spanish-inspired restaurant by Santa Barbara-based Acme Hospitality is going to open by March in Los Angeles.

Ethan Hawke has been set to receive the Santa Barbara Film Festival American Riviera Award for his Oscar nominated work in Blue Moon.

Colorado’s Clil Phillips skies Stanford’s Sage McGinley-Smith at Santa Barbara Invite 2026. Photo: William “Brody” Brotman – ...

David Arkenstone is currently nominated for Best Score for IMBALANCE at the Beaufort International Film Festival in ...

A beloved Brooks Institute and Semester at Sea photography instructor is being remembered for inspiring students and friends ...

Dan Walters has been my favorite California political journalist for decades now. First with the Sacramento Bee and with CalMatters since 2017, his ...

Bert Kreischer is proving to be more than a one-trick pony or bear in Free Bert. The trademark shirtless comedian known to be ...

As an avid traveler, I spend a lot of time exploring new destinations, and I rarely reach for the word “perfect.” Still, Santa Barbara may be the closest I’ve come to finding a place that truly ...

Book a room at the Harbor View Inn for gorgeous waterfront views. Board the Condor Express for an ethical and informational whale-watching experience in the Santa Barbara Channel. Have a sunset dinner ...

The Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a bomb threat in a Santa Barbara neighborhood Wednesday evening, eventually calling in a bomb squad to assist. The Santa Barbara Police Department ...