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Santa Barbara City Council Adopts Rent Stabilization Ordinance in Milestone 4-3 Vote

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz

The council’s four-vote majority came together to pass the ordinance following debate over affordable housing exemptions.

Jim Knell’s Big Move: Santa Barbara Real Estate Mogul Launches Drive to Get Cars Back on State Street

Business By Nick Welsh

The SIMA Corp founder is funding a petition for a voter referendum to overturn the recently passed State Street Master Plan.

Santa Barbara High School Welcomes New-and-Improved Student Wellness Center

Education By Elaine Sanders

Tuesday’s ribbon cutting brings even more support for SBHS students.

Prepare, Don’t Panic: Santa Barbara Leaders Look at Potential El Niño Impacts

Public Safety By Ryan P. Cruz

City Council heard an update on the potential winter storm surge as local agencies continue to coordinate response protocols.

Friendship Center Hosts Family Reunion on Its 50th Anniversary

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

The dementia day care program provider welcomed its extended family.

Star-Studded One805LIVE! Brings The Temptations, Pat Benatar, Oprah, and More to Support First Responders

Music By Ingrid Bostrom

Kevin Costner’s backyard party hosts two-night benefit for the nonprofit.

Gino’s: The Little Pizza Engine That Could

Food By Tyler Hayden

The downtown Santa Barbara haunt will celebrate 30 years with 99 cent slices.

Fall Plant Sale and Master Gardener Workshop

Sat, Oct 03 9:00 AM

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Clean Comedy at Carrillo Recreation Center

Sat, Oct 03 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Clean Comedy at Carrillo Recreation Center

Sat, Nov 14 7:00 PM

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Clean Comedy at Carrillo Recreation Center

Sat, Dec 05 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

In Studio: Julie Anderson Mathias

Thu, Oct 01 11:00 AM

Santa Barbara

Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian

Thu, Oct 01 7:30 PM

Santa Barbara

Pet Blessing at Trinity Episcopal Church

Fri, Oct 02 5:30 PM

Santa Barbara

Comedian Ron White Performs at Chumash Casino Resort

Fri, Oct 02 8:00 PM

Santa Ynez

Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk

Sat, Oct 03 9:00 AM

Goleta

Chumash Intertribal Powwow Returns

Sat, Oct 03 10:00 AM

Santa Ynez

54th Santa Barbara Old -Time Fiddlers’ Festival

Sat, Oct 03 10:00 AM

OktoBEERfest at Dutch Garden Restaurant!

Sat, Oct 03 11:00 AM

Santa Barbara

Reclaim Your Radiance Fall 2026 Healing Arts Faire

Sat, Oct 03 12:00 PM

Santa Barbara

CWC Docs: “SURFILMUSIC” (2026)

Sat, Oct 03 12:00 PM

Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara City Council District 4 Candidate Forum

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The discussion included the candidates Devon Wardlow, Monte Wilson, Jason Dominguez, and Genevieve Taft-Vasquez.

Santa Barbara City Council District 6 Candidate Forum

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The discussion included candidates Annabella Lehne, Alexander Stoeber, Gabe Escobedo, and Jason Carlton.

A Gen Z Voter’s Guide for Santa Barbara City Elections | Behind the Desk

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‘Indy’ staffers Ryan Cruz and Maya Johnson discuss upcoming Santa Barbara election issues and candidates.

Santa Barbara City Council District 5 Candidate Forum

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The discussion included candidates Ian Baucke, James Zurlinden, and Margaret ‘Cevin’ Cathell.

Hurricane Marie Makes a Splash

Hurricane Marie sent huge swells to Los Angeles County, but surfers in Santa Barbara enjoyed some fun-sized waves.

Santa Barbara Lets Its Pride Shine

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Pacific Pride Festival makes a splash on the waterfront.

Capturing the Fiesta Parade Revelry

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Santa Barbara’s El Desfile Histórico is an annual celebration of horses and community spirit.

Rincon Hill Farm Hosts a Celebration of Seasonal Cooking, Sustainable Agriculture and Sta. Rita Hills Wines

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Special collaboration dinner featured chefs Kevin Fink (Emmer & Rye), Daniel Kim (Monte’s), and Donnachadh Family Wines.

Take the Train: Riding the New Pacific Surfliner Commuter Service

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Reporter Elaine Sanders tests the new service at the start of LOSSAN’s 12-month pilot program.

Vigil Held at Santa Barbara Courthouse for Victims of ICE Killings

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Dozens gather Monday to mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero, who were killed by federal immigration agents this week.

Arts & Entertainment

Fracture Into Radiance

Cover Story By Roger Durling

The art of Cassandria Blackmore.

Dancing Around the Hard Stuff

Film By Josef Woodard

First 5 Santa Barbara County to Host Dr. Maryam Kia

Books By Taylor Cusimano

‘The Stranger’ and ‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ An Evening of Exquisite Opposites

Dance By Jatila van der Veen, Ph.D.

Stories of Resilience, Strength and Finding Courage When Faced with Catastrophe

Books By Taylor Cusimano

More Arts & Entertainment

Food & Drink

Peace, Love & Guacamole

Food By Madeline Slogoff

40 fun facts to celebrate 40 years of the California Avocado Festival.

100 Years of The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Drink By Madeline Slogoff

Gino’s: The Little Pizza Engine That Could

Food By Tyler Hayden

A Drink with Intention

Drink By Leslie Dinaberg

More Food & Drink

Living

From Montecito Tragedy to Statewide Change

Health By Sara Bush

Joyce Dudley’s advocacy after the 2018 Debris Flow helped shape California’s first-responder wellness program.

Santa Barbara High School Welcomes New-and-Improved Student Wellness Center

Education By Elaine Sanders

Star-Studded One805LIVE! Brings The Temptations, Pat Benatar, Oprah, and More to Support First Responders

Music By Ingrid Bostrom

More Living

Sports

Santa Barbara High Flag Football Captures 13-0 Victory in First-Place Showdown Against Pacifica

Uncategorized By Victor Bryant

The Dons improved to 4-1 in the Pacific View League.

SBART Press Luncheon: Fiona Pan Named Cate Scholar Athlete of the Year

Sports By Victor Bryant

San Marcos Flag Football Falls to Ventura in Defensive Battle, 6-0

Sports By Victor Bryant

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Real Estate

To Permit or Not to Permit: Is That Even a Question?

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

Finding and keeping the balance between hazardous and harmonious building.

Bye-Bye, White Trim?

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

Your Habits Are Taking You Somewhere

Simply 805 By Sara Caputo

What Does an Advertised Interest Rate Actually Mean?

Q&A with Marsha Gray By Marsha Gray

More Real Estate

Announcements

Creek Week Art Contest Winners Announced

Announcement By City of Goleta

The Life of Decorated World War II Veteran Arthur Petersen to Be Celebrated at Santa Barbara Cemetery

Announcement By Pierre Claeyssens Veteran Foundation

Organic Soup Kitchen Is Coming to Lompoc — and for Many Residents, It Cannot Come Soon Enough

Announcement By Organic Soup Kitchen

An Art Exhibit and Sale Benefiting the California Rangeland Trust, Santa Barbara Central Library’s Faulkner Gallery October 1st through October 30th

Announcement By The Oak Group

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Santa Barbara City Council Adopts Rent Stabilization Ordinance in Milestone 4-3 Vote

Jim Knell’s Big Move: Santa Barbara Real Estate Mogul Launches Drive to Get Cars Back on State Street

Santa Barbara High School Welcomes New-and-Improved Student Wellness Center

Prepare, Don’t Panic: Santa Barbara Leaders Look at Potential El Niño Impacts

Friendship Center Hosts Family Reunion on Its 50th Anniversary

Star-Studded One805LIVE! Brings The Temptations, Pat Benatar, Oprah, and More to Support First Responders

Gino’s: The Little Pizza Engine That Could

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Santa Barbara City Council District 4 Candidate Forum

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Hurricane Marie Makes a Splash

Santa Barbara Lets Its Pride Shine

Capturing the Fiesta Parade Revelry

Rincon Hill Farm Hosts a Celebration of Seasonal Cooking, Sustainable Agriculture and Sta. Rita Hills Wines

Take the Train: Riding the New Pacific Surfliner Commuter Service

Vigil Held at Santa Barbara Courthouse for Victims of ICE Killings

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Fracture Into Radiance

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Peace, Love & Guacamole

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Santa Barbara High Flag Football Captures 13-0 Victory in First-Place Showdown Against Pacifica

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To Permit or Not to Permit: Is That Even a Question?

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