IN SHORT, the orchid is something beyond the beyond, even in a world of whimsical blossoms, which may be one reason it has ...

IN SHORT, the orchid is something beyond the beyond, even in a world of whimsical blossoms, which may be one reason it has ...

Santa Barbara, CA—On Wednesday, January 22, more than sixty people gathered to pay tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter ...

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - "Both of the rooms in the church are full to capacity, honestly a little more than expected," yelled ...

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday reluctantly approved a four-year exclusive contract for ambulance ...

Roger Durling can’t conceal his excitement for the 40 th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The SBIFF director sees the need for a celebration of art as Los Angeles ...

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 ...

There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, Arroyo Burro is best for travelers with dogs and West Beach is home to the ...

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 ...

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 ...