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Student film uncovers forgotten history of Chumash island in Goleta Slough
UC Santa Barbara students are dipping their toes into the filmmaking process. Every summer the university hosts a nine week course where students team up to create an original documentary about the coast. One team uncovered the story of a forgotten Chumash island in the Goleta Slough. UCSB student, Jade...
Sunset and Saturday Sessions at the Hotel Californian
The Hotel Californian, a 121-room Spanish Colonial beacon straddling the lines of State Street and the Waterfront, opened in 2017 and since then has meshed gracefully into the Funk Zone frivolity. Although it’s a pretty penny to stay for a night, local Santa Barbarans do not have to have celebrity...
MOVIES WAY BACK WHEN – An Authentic Stagecoach on the Screen
Shortly after the “Flying A” folks moved to Santa Barbara in 1912, they were able to use the old Lompoc stagecoach in their films. One of the first films that the studio created here was “The Jack of Diamonds.”. Some of the scenes were filmed on the...
Jamie Slone Wines Celebrates 10 Years of Winemaking in Santa Barbara
It’s a celebration of a decade of excellence as Jamie Slone Wines commemorates their 10th anniversary in Santa Barbara. Over the past ten years, the winery has passionately crafted a remarkable array of wines that have garnered numerous accolades and captured the palates of enthusiasts around the world. Jamie...
SBMM Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Unveils the Story of Stearns Wharf
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present the September offering of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “Opening the Door to Santa Barbara: John Peck Stearns and his Wharf” featuring Santa Barbara author and historian Neal Graffy. During his presentation, Graffy will share the story of John Peck Stearns, the creation of Stearns Wharf, and the important role both played in Santa Barbara’s development.
Audio Reveals Details Of KC-46 And F-15E Refueling Incident That Broke The Tanker’s Boom Off
A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus tanker that was involved in a refueling mishap off the coast of California on Wednesday was helping to enforce a temporary flight restriction related to a presidential visit, it has emerged. Also involved were a pair of F-15E Strike Eagles, armed with live missiles. The tanker and one of the fighters were forced to make emergency landings — the F-15E twice having to abort those recoveries before finally touching down at an alternative location. The incident comes as problems still dog the KC-46’s troubled path to full operational capability.
Santa Barbara Unified’s ‘Off and Away’ Cell Phone Policy Evolves
Many teenagers, at no fault of their own, are addicted to their smartphones. But teachers across the Santa Barbara Unified School District are done competing with screens for their students’ attention. On Monday, high school students began this school year by checking their phones into “cell hotels.” Whether these...
Bishop Diego Rolls to 34-13 Victory Over Salesian in Season Opener
Tua Rojas tossed four touchdown passes and the Bishop Diego High football team cruised to a 34-13 victory over visiting Salesian of Los Angeles in its season opener on Friday night at La Playa Stadium. The Cardinals surged out to a 28-7 halftime lead behind an opportunistic defense that forced...
Santa Barbara Dons Show Off Explosive Offense in 42-17 Win Over Camarillo
Santa Barbara High School football opened up the 2024 football season with a bang, with junior quarterback Laird Finkel tossing four touchdown passes in a 42-17 rout over the Camarillo Scorpions at Peabody Stadium on Friday night. The Dons’ first game of the year featured five different players who scored...
River Phoenix's sister Rain posts sweet tribute on what would have been late actor's 54th birthday
River Phoenix's sister Rain is remembering her late brother on what would have been his 54th birthday. The Stand By Me and My Own Private Idaho star died of a drug overdose outside the Viper Room nightclub on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood on Oct. 31, 1993. He was 23 years old. Two of his four younger siblings, Rain and actor Joaquin Phoenix, star of the upcoming Joker: Folie à Deux, were also at the venue.
No Longer Forgotten! Pershing Park Bandshell is Revived
When I wrote about the century-old Pershing Park bandshell five years ago*, it was a sorry sight. Bedraggled, dirty, and chained off. All that was missing was a sign saying, “I’d walk on past if I were you.”. Today, this 125-year-old little cutie has been reborn thanks to...
Cross Country Teams Announce 2024 Schedule
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The UC Santa Barbara Cross Country teams are ready for another season. This will be the first season for the Gauchos under Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Vijay Saxena and Associate Head Coach PattiSue Plumer . They added some tough meets to the schedule this season in hopes of preparing the Gauchos for postseason opportunities. The Blue and Gold will kick off the season next Friday, Aug. 30 in Big Bear as they take on UC Riverside and UCLA in a tri-meet. A few weeks later, the Gauchos will face the Highlanders again at the...
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Unveils a New Era of Electrification
A small crowd braved the blistering sun on an August afternoon to witness a historic, albeit rather simple, ribbon-cutting ceremony at the home of Santa Barbara residents Lisa and Tal Avitzur. August 12 was the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which has allowed the Avitzurs to use tax credits to lower their fossil-fuel emissions and the bill for a number of electric appliances.
Sam Rich makes 13 saves as San Marcos boys water polo edges Wilson to begin season
Sam Rich made 13 saves as San Marcos edges Wilson 7-6 in boys water polo. The post Sam Rich makes 13 saves as San Marcos boys water polo edges Wilson to begin season appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
An Immersive Showcase from Seasons Catering
Seasons Catering crafted nothing short of wedding magic with this immersive Industry Event showcase. In collaboration with Santa Barbara Wedding Style and Amazing Days Events, the team planned a day that was not only seamlessly executed but also exuded sophistication, enchantment, and culinary innovation. As guests arrived to the picturesque...
Palm Springs International Airport looking to fill 200 positions at 4th Annual Job Fair
Calling all job seekers! Your next opportunity may be getting ready to take flight at the Palm Springs International Airport. PSP is hosting its 4th annual job fair this Tuesday. The airport along with its partners are hoping to fill about 200 positions ahead of the Coachella Valley's high season. You can apply to to The post Palm Springs International Airport looking to fill 200 positions at 4th Annual Job Fair appeared first on KESQ.
Tristan Thompson Spotted On A Date With A Kim Kardashian Look-Alike In LA As Fans React: ‘Definitely Has A Type’
Tristan Thompson captured significant online attention this week as he was observed having a candlelit dinner in Los Angeles with a woman bearing a striking resemblance to Kim Kardashian. The Cleveland Cavaliers player, father to daughter True, 6, an...
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