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Cheap spring break trips for every type of traveler Winter doldrums got you down? It’s the perfect time to think about ...

The Channel Islands Surfboards Rincon Classic presented by Merrick Lager is the most anticipated event of each winter for the ...

Film enthusiasts received an exclusive glimpse into the movie industry at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival ...

The strongest storm in a year is set to pound Southern California this week, with forecasters warning of potential widespread ...

The Virtuosos Award evening is a perennial favorite of SBIFF. Several (in this case 8) actors are recognized for an outstanding (and award-nominated) performance. Turner Classic Movies host, Dave ...

Why DEI Works for Business By ROD COTTON Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the tumultuous events of the past few weeks fell on ...

Isaac Weintraub, local golf professional and member of the Santa Cruz High School Athletic Hall of Fame, has embraced a ...

Make an escape to one of the best secret-season destinations in the U.S. this February.

The UCSB Gauchos (16-8, 8-5 Big West) will attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the ...

A major atmospheric river storm is barreling toward California, raising the specter of damaging landslides and flooding ...

In an engaging panel discussion during the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), celebrated animation ...