The Santa Barbara Independent

Isla Vista Adds Recovery Center, Comfort Stations to Deltopia 2025

Public Safety By Emma Eckert

Entry restrictions, law enforcement, and new Comfort Centers mark this year’s event.

Video: Sick Sea Lion Rescued on Haskell’s Beach

By Callie Fausey

Domoic acid poisoning is killing marine mammals across the central coast.

Buellton Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder After Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend Several Times

Courts & Crime By Elijah Valerjev

Lydia Alicia Gonzales, 40, is being held at the Northern Branch Jail on $1 million bail.

Los Tranquilos Bring California Cool and Vintage Vibes to MCASB

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

The Central Coast-based band blends nostalgia and Latino flavor during an intimate show at MCASB.

CHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Montecito

Public Safety By Margaux Lovely

Circumstances surrounding the December collision on Highway 101 remain unknown.

Camarillo Man Arrested Following Indecent Exposure Incident in Isla Vista

Courts & Crime By Elijah Valerjev

The 43-year-old suspect is accused of exposing himself to a woman who was waiting at a bus stop by Anisq’Oyo’ Park in February.

A Newbie’s Sailing Experience in the Santa Barbara Channel

Outdoors By Callie Fausey

Indy reporter Callie Fausey takes sailing lessons with Santa Barbara Sailing Center.

First Thursday at Art & Soul on State Street

Thu, Apr 03 5:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Gun Violence Prevention Forum with Local Leaders

Sun, Apr 06 11:30 AM

Santa Barbara, CA

Free Dry Eye Seminar w/ Dr. Zucker & Dr. Reynard

Thu, Apr 10 10:00 AM

Santa Barbara

“Is Your Home Safe?” Smart Senior Living Seminars

Tue, Apr 01 10:00 AM

Santa Barbara

“Is Your Home Safe?” Smart Senior Living Seminars

Tue, Apr 01 1:00 PM

Santa Barbara

UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Tue, Apr 01 8:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Spirits in the Air: Potent Potable Poetry

Wed, Apr 02 4:30 PM

Santa Barbara

Big Bounce America is Bouncing into Santa Barbara

Fri, Apr 04 10:00 AM

Santa Barbara

Historic Preservation: Why Do Old Places Matter?

Fri, Apr 04 6:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Black Women’s Health Equity Day 2025

Sat, Apr 05 8:45 AM

Goleta

Celebrating Latino Poetry

Sat, Apr 05 1:00 PM

SANTA BARBARA

National Day of Protest

Sat, Apr 05 1:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Conversation with Percussionist V.R. Venkataraman

Sat, Apr 05 2:00 PM

Santa Barbara

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Video: Sick Sea Lion Rescued on Haskell’s Beach

Domoic acid poisoning is killing marine mammals across the central coast.

‘No More DOGE’ Protests in Santa Barbara

About 225 people arrived to Saturday’s demonstration organized by Carpinteria Indivisible, waving signs against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in the federal government at the invitation of the Trump administration.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Hosts Inaugural Gala

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Saturday’s Girls Inc. Gala raises record $230,000.

A Valentine to Colman Domingo

SBIFF’s Montecito Award presentation is a love fest starring Colman Domingo, Roger Durling, and Oprah Winfrey.

SBIFF’s Variety Artisans Awards Honors Expert Professionals Behind the Scenes

Artisans speak about their work in award season nominated films, including “The Brutalist,” “The Wild Robot,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Conclave,” “Nickel Boys,” “A Complete Unknown,” “The Substance,” “Wicked,” and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.”

Angelina Jolie Dazzles at SBIFF Opening Celebrity Awards Tribute

Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Maltin Modern Master Award honors star for cultural enrichment in the motion picture industry.

Kevin Costner and Team Celebrate U.S. Premiere of ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2’ at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

American West saga also stars Sienna Miller, Abbey Lee, Georgia MacPhail, Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, Danny Huston, Jean Malone, Owen Crowshoe, and Michael Rooker, among others.

Fiennes is in Fine Form for Santa Barbara Film Festival’s Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

Conclave’ Oscar nominee has worked on films that run the gamut from James Bond and Harry Potter to ‘Schindler’s List’.

Community Comes Out for Rose Pruning Day at Santa Barbara’s Mission Rose Garden

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Although the garden’s more than 1,500 rose bushes are now looking bald and barren, the effort ensured that the garden is ready for mulching and feeding as soon as new growth begins in February.

Hillside House Shines the Light on Abilities in Santa Barbara

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Magical holiday lights and decorations open to all through the end of December.

Arts & Entertainment

How Feminist Witch Studies Redefine Magic and Power

Education By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current'

UC Santa Barbara Professor Jane Ward and co-author Soma Chaudhuri release their new book, ‘The Witch Studies Reader.’

Los Tranquilos Bring California Cool and Vintage Vibes to MCASB

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Review | What the World Needs Now Is More Burt Bacharach

Music By Rebecca Horrigan

The Santa Barbara Public Library Is Booked Up for National Library Week

Books By Madeline Slogoff

ON the Beat | Spring-Loaded Blues Night Out, Plus Jazz and Chamber News

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Food & Drink

The Ellwood Is Open, Finally

Food By Matt Kettmann

The long-awaited restaurant that will shape the future of Goleta Beach is now serving all sorts of food.

Ampelos Vineyard Is Now Groundstar Vineyard

Drink By Matt Kettmann

Santa Barbara Culinary Experience’s 2025 Lineup Revealed

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann

Amada Cellars Builds a Home

Drink By Matt Kettmann

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Living

UC Santa Barbara 2025 Grad Slam Set for Final Showdown at Campbell Hall

Education By Marge Perko, UCSB's 'The Current'

With $5,000 on the line for first place, eight graduate students will showcase their research in three-minute presentations for the championship title on Thursday.

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

From Heartbreak to Wholeheartedness

My Life By Radhule Weininger

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