Statewide Protests Address Grant Cuts

Students from across the University of California will rally today to ensure that the 2010-11 state budget expected to be released later this month includes funding for Cal Grants.
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Chilla Vista Event Draws Art and Music Lovers

Musicians, yoga instructors and a sea of hula hoop dancers took center stage at Isla Vista’s 6th annual Chilla Vista festival this Saturday to celebrate local culture and environmental sustainabilit...
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Alternative Film Festival To Aid Haiti

UCSB filmmakers will have their work on display this Saturday at the first annual Santa Barbara Digital Film Festival.
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Santa Barbara Beach Hosts AVP Event

Over 250 of the world’s most renowned beach volleyball players competed in Santa Barbara this weekend as a part of the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ 12-stop tour.
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Annual Fair Returns to Santa Barbara

The 21st annual Santa Barbara Fair & Expo will offer locals a wide range of carnival rides, food and live performances this weekend at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.
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MTV Spotlights Local Dance Program

A local nonprofit after-school dance program recently gained the national spotlight after being honored by the MTV show America’s Best Dance Crew.
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UC Aims to Help Haiti

Over 250 University of California students, staff and faculty convened at UC San Francisco on Saturday to discuss ways to help Haiti recover from January’s devastating earthquake.
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Whales Season Reaches Peak

Grey whale mothers and their newborn calves are currently making their annual migration north through the Santa Barbara Channel, providing ample opportunities to spot the massive marine mammals.
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Talk Focuses on Renters

Santa Barbara's Rental Housing Roundtable held a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss tenant's rights issues in the county.
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Benefit To Support SB Trails

The Santa Barbara Trails Council will hold its first annual barbecue benefit this Sunday at El Capitan Ranch.
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Benefit To Support SB Trails

The Santa Barbara Trails Council will hold its first annual barbecue benefit this Sunday at El Capitan Ranch.
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Chipotle Enters Goleta

The popular Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle will open a new location in Goleta, adding to competition among local burrito makers.
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Clothing Line Sets Up Shop Downtown

Free People opened a store on lower State Street this weekend, offering a new indulgence for local shoppers.
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