Education
Student-Made Documentary 'Quwa’ Spotlights Little-Known Chapter of Santa Barbara History
"Quwa" features Chumash voices and ushers in timely conversations about the Land Back movement.
Business
New Santa Barbara Company Launches Seaweed-Based Scrubs
Kelp Clothing aims to combat fast fashion with unique eco-friendly alternative.
Sports
Cornhole Craze Takes Santa Barbara by Storm
Santa Barbara Cornhole unites players in friendly competition.
Comedy
No Scripts, Just Laughs
Improv comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood come to Santa Barbara.
Labor
Council of UC Faculty Associations Files Its First-Ever Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against University of California
The UC Santa Barbara Faculty Association is not joining individual chapters from other UC campuses in the complaint over UC’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests this spring.
Film & TV
Review | Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ is More Than Meets the Eye
Richard Gadd’s sinister thriller ‘Baby Reindeer’ leaves audiences contemplating big issues.
Film & TV
Review | Despite Lukewarm Reviews, ‘The Crown’s’ Final Season is Up for Numerous Emmy Awards
Season 6 doesn’t deliver on the earlier promise of the hit series ‘The Crown.’
Education
UC Santa Barbara Quietly Cancels New Student Convocation
The university says it will focus on “interactive events” instead of “asking students to attend a more formal session with speeches.”
Education
UC President’s Ban on Encampments, Face Masks That ‘Conceal Identity’ Set to Go into Effect at UC Santa Barbara
With fall quarter less than two weeks away, some students and student leaders are expressing unease over the UC’s new protest-related policies in response to spring’s wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations across UC campuses.
Visual Arts
Eco-Art | Santa Barbara’s Oak Group Hosts Art Show to Support Environmental Conservation
The 2024 Oak Group exhibit raises money for the UCSB North Campus Open Space.
Community
Solvang’s Vibrant Danish Days Celebration Returns
Æbleskiver eating contests, Lego-building, and more at this year’s festivities.
Energy
New California Bill Looks to Stabilize Gas Prices
Proposal by assemblymembers Gregg Hart and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry would require refineries to hold sufficient reserves.
Music
Santa Barbara Rising Star Drops New Track
Joveth releases his debut single, “Say My Name,” with a release party Saturday night at Soul Bites.
Visual Arts
Experience Creativity Up Close This Labor Day Weekend
Santa Barbara Studio Artists host 23rd annual Open Studio Tour this Labor Day weekend.
Science & Tech
New App Aims to Revolutionize Student Housing
“We bring students and vacancies together,” said founder Damon Dvorson
Environment
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Unveils a New Era of Electrification
Inflation Reducation Act credits can make adding home appliances electric.
Community
Santa Barbara’s Iconic Friendship Paddle Set for September 8
This year’s Paddle to usher in waves of support for teacher Courtney Brewer.
Health
Santa Barbara Man’s Apple Watch Alerts Saved His Life With Early Detection
The value of wearable tech pays off big time for Peter Moore.
Public Safety
Earthquake Warning System Flashed to Life on Tuesday
California’s new safety system delivered rapid alerts seconds before Santa Barbara region shook from the Lamont earthquake.
Community
Local Creators Connect at 805 Media Day
Isla Vista networking event fuels collaboration among emerging artists.
Courts & Crime
Santa Barbara Police Nab Suspect After Hit-And-Run Accident
Early morning collision on Saturday injured a pedestrian and caused a gas leak.
Public Safety
Swift Sea Rescue by Good Samaritan Vessel Saves Man Overboard
'Perception' and Coast Guard ships and helicopters respond near the Channel Islands.
Music
Shredding Tunes
Iconic musician-skateboarder Tommy Guerrero set to perform in Santa Barbara at SOhO.
Business
Guava Health Revolutionizes Health Tracking
Santa Barbara health startup aims to improve users’ access to health information with innovative personal health tracker.
Energy
New Battery Rebate for Central Coast Community Energy Customers
Thousands offered for power backup systems to help shrink fossil-fuel footprint.
Visual Arts
Adrienne De Guevara Opens ‘Mythography’ at the Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop
Sculpting stories: shapes and mythology intertwine at new exhibit .
Theater
PCPA Returns to Santa Maria and Solvang for a Jam-Packed 61st Season
PCPA releases 2024-2025 lineup, featuring a diverse array of shows.
Business
Santa Barbara’s WEV Celebrated in Sacramento
Santa Barbara small-business-focused nonprofit Women’s Economic Ventures recognized by California State Senator Monique Limón.
Business
Mammoth Moving and Storage Turns 50
Family-owned moving company shares some of their five-decade journey.