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We'll have to watch and find out. Diane Warren attends the Women's Panel durning the 40th Santa Barbara International Film ...

Gawain Weaver, a sought-after expert photo conservator, wants to see your family portraits at Arts Center event in February.

Find collectibles and other treasures, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 23. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Future date: March 23; and other 4th Sundays of the month. Pierce College, ...

Oscar Academy Awards® season approaches, “Sing Sing” is emerging as a major contender, earning an impressive 97% Rotten Tomatoes.

Fly to Santa Barbara today, and you land in Goleta. For a short time, a century ago, you would have landed in Carpinteria.

This year's best actress nominees are Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres.

If you’ve lived around here for years, you may take the Cold Spring bridge for granted. From behind the wheel, it’s just a ...

On a quiet summer evening in June 1990, Pico Iyer sat in his family home in Santa Barbara, Calif., when suddenly, he was surrounded by walls of flames five stories high.

This book is also available at Chaucer’s Books, the Book Den, Tecolote Book Shop, and S.B. Historical Museum.

The Australian company, which manufactures its footwear in Australia and just celebrated its 50th anniversary, owns the “UGG ...

“I do have a wonderful relationship with Jonny,” Jolie said during a Q&A at the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film ...