Forgotten Time Capsule Brings Santa Barbara Church Back to 1999 Community By Emily Vesper First Presbyterian Church staff found a trove of artifacts hidden more than 25 years ago.
Ryan P. Cruz’s 2025 in Review Year in Review By Ryan P. Cruz The reporter-about-town’s favorite stories.
Tiana Molony’s 2025 in Review Year in Review By Tiana Molony Our special sections editor’s picks for 2025.
UC Santa Barbara Program Broadens STEM Opportunity for Underserved Youth Science & Tech By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current' Future Makers Program brings elementary and middle school students from underserved districts to campus for a day of creativity and empowerment.
Book Review | ‘Long Distance’ by Ayşegül Savaş Books By David Starkey Short story collection from lauded Turkish writer shines.
Santa Barbara County Closes Part of East Beach After Sewage Spill Public Safety By Christina McDermott The Santa Barbara County Health Department announced the closer of East Beach from ¼ mile east to ⅛ west of the Mission Creek outfall.
Tessa Reeg’s 2025 Year in Review Year in Review By Tessa Reeg From strippers to strawberries to serial killers, our Copy Chief has covered a wide array of topics this year.
UC Santa Barbara Program Broadens STEM Opportunity for Underserved Youth Science & Tech By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current'
Santa Barbara County Closes Part of East Beach After Sewage Spill Public Safety By Christina McDermott
Flash Flood Warning Issued for South Santa Barbara County on Christmas Eve Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz
Santa Barbara Law Enforcement Arrests Ashlee Buzzard For First Degree Murder in Daughter Melodee’s Death Courts & Crime By Christina McDermott
Update: Evacuation Warning, Flood Watch Issued as Powerful Holiday Storm Bears Down on Santa Barbara County Public Safety By Ella Heydenfeldt
Body of Missing Vandenberg Village Girl Melodee Buzzard, 9, Recovered and Mother Arrested Courts & Crime By Christina McDermott
Driver Arrested for DUI After Crashing into Four Parked Cars on Santa Barbara’s Mesa Public Safety By Ella Heydenfeldt
Flash Flood Warning Issued for South Santa Barbara County on Christmas Eve Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz
Christmas Eve Storm Passes Santa Barbara Without Major Damage Photo Flooding was reported on surface streets, though shoppers still visited downtown Santa Barbara on December 24, 2025.
Our 2025 Local Heroes Luncheon Honoring the Heroes in Our Community Video Watch the 2025 Local Heroes Luncheon and hear from our honorees.
UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Ocean Vuong on ‘The Emperor of Gladness’ Audio A conversation with Charles Donelan.
DJ Javier and Mother Dough Bagels Come Together for a Kamayan Feast to Celebrate Their Roots Filipino dining tradition gathers supporters to celebrate art, community, and MCASB.
Watch: As New Polling Shows Prop. 50 with a Big Lead, Our Pundit Panel Dives into the Politics and Policy of the Special Election Video Gavin Newsom set forth a pro-Democratic gerrymander of California to fight a pro-Republican gerrymander in Texas. Santa Barbara Newsmakers’ panel of experts demystifies the issues and personalities behind the fight.
The Best in Town Boogie at Best Fest As our Best of Santa Barbara® issue hit the stands, the Indy team got ready to roll the celebration into
Can’t Beat the View — and the People Watching — at the Palm Tree Music Festival New music festival at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is a sight to behold.
Author Alexis Okeowo on ‘Air Time’ from UCSB Arts & Lectures Audio Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker staff writer and author of the new book Blessings and Disasters: A Story of Alabama, will
Book Review | ‘House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs Jr.’ by Marion Orr Books By Brian Tanguay The story of Michigan’s first Black member of Congress.
Book Review | ‘The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe’ by Marlene L. Daut Books By Brian Tanguay
C’mon, Get Happy Drink By Meaghan Clark Tiernan Ali’s List curates a compendium of the best happy hours in the Santa Barbara area.
Seventeen College Degrees, and Still Learning Cover Story By Izadora Hamm From music to astronomy to Tai Chi, David Salvia is fascinated by it all.
Gauchos Steamroll Portland 79-61 in Final Game of 2025 Sports By Victor Bryant The Gauchos have a long break before traveling to Cal State Fullerton on January 1.
Strong Fourth Quarter Boosts Santa Barbara to Crosstown Rivalry Win over San Marcos Sports By Victor Bryant
Holiday Happenings 100 Years Ago Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae The Recreation Center provided a place to go and entertainment for all.
County of Santa Barbara Highlights Major Accomplishments in 2025 Announcement By County of Santa Barbara
Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Announces Retirement of Fire Chief Robert Kovach Announcement By Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District
American Humane Society Shares Lifesaving Holiday Pet Safety Tips Announcement By American Humane Society