She wanted to play pickleball in private without feeling rushed or unable to keep up with more experienced players. That’s ...

There's a new sandwich in town. And it comes with a pickle spear and a Tootsie Pop. Mission City Sandwich Shop opened this ...

Johnson worked as a meteorologist in Los Angeles before transitioning from studio life to pursue her passion for seasonal ...

To celebrate the start of International Friendship Month, the Summerland Museum & Archives Society shared a look back this week at a special photo from 1910. According to the museum, the photo ...

At the conclusion of the second, Costner — a Santa Barbara local who co-wrote, directed, produced and stars in the film — will participate in a Q&A moderated by SBIFF executive director Roger ...

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NBC senior White House correspondent Kelly O’Donnell last week first announced the couple’s planned Santa Barbara County visit. The Bidens visited the Santa Ynez Valley last summer ...

Who is Barbara O'Neill? Barbara O'Neill was born in Australia on 28 July 1953. She has positioned herself as a health educator and lecturer since 2004. She has conducted workshops and seminars ...

The Santa Ana winds that fanned the fires devastating Southern California were forecast to return as firefighters scrambled to douse the deadly blazes that have destroyed more than 10,000 homes ...

By Scott Feinberg Executive Editor of Awards The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which is set to take place Feb. 4-15, one day longer than previous editions, in recognition of its ...

The District of Summerland has the 2025 Summerland Free Fare Passes now available for locals. The pass, which can be added to an Umo card or app, is required for Summerland residents to continue ...

The Santa Barbara Film Festival has revealed its entire program for its upcoming 40th edition, which includes 32 world premieres and 74 U.S. premieres from 60 countries. The fest will open ...