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A Michigan native, James Edward Smagala, was the son of proud undocumented ... Tired of corporate life and being transferred by GM between Ohio and Santa Barbara, CA, Jim became an entrepreneur and ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Julia Reed is a senior living in Santa Barbara. She knows all too well the challenges of living on a fixed income. “Let’s just say ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Here in Santa Barbara, a $2 million endowment fund is making a significant difference in the lives of low-income seniors who face ...

Rob Fredericks believes that everyone deserves a home. It's a mantra that he wears on his T-shirt, and his heart. "I am a ...

James 'Jimmy' Searcy James "Jimmy" Searcy passed away on Jan. 30, 2025. He was a beloved husband/father/brother/grandfather/great grandfather, uncle and ...

Democrats on the Central Coast called for an emergency town hall at the Unitarian Society in Santa Barbara. Tariffs and ...

Brady Corbet ('The Brutalist'), Coralie Fargeat ('The Substance') and James Mangold ('A Complete Unknown') will be feted on Feb. 10.

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 ...

Intending to have a larger presence in the downtown area, and to work with the City of Santa Barbara and the community to support the revitalization of Santa Barbara’s primary business corridor, UC ...

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 ...

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 ...