Erika Martin

April 30, 2010

Annual Fair Returns to Santa Barbara

By Erika Martin

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.

April 28, 2010

MTV Spotlights Local Dance Program

By Erika Martin

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

April 26, 2010

UC Aims to Help Haiti

By Erika Martin

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.

April 19, 2010

Whales Season Reaches Peak

By Erika Martin

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.

April 12, 2010

Talk Focuses on Renters

By Erika Martin

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

April 7, 2010

Benefit To Support SB Trails

By Erika Martin

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

April 6, 2010

Benefit To Support SB Trails

By Erika Martin

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

March 2, 2010

Chipotle Enters Goleta

By Erika Martin

The popular Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle will open a new location in Goleta, adding to competition among local burrito makers.

February 22, 2010

Clothing Line Sets Up Shop Downtown

By Erika Martin

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