Santa Barbara Begins Fiesta Street Closures for Aug. 8-9 Weekend
Santa Barbara’s 2026 Fiesta safety plan brings street closures and traffic controls around Old Mission Santa Barbara starting at 6 p.m.
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Santa Barbara candidates face Aug. 7 deadline for 2026 city election
Candidates for Santa Barbara mayor and City Council Districts 4, 5 and 6 must file completed nomination papers by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. A mayoral extension to Aug. 12 is possible only if the incumbent does not file.
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High Surf, City Meetings, and Storm Alerts Shape Santa Barbara’s Friday
Santa Barbara, CA — February 6, 2026 — High surf warnings continue along the coast as city leaders met on sustainability priorities and storm watches continue.
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Santa Barbara News Briefs for February 4, 2026
Santa Barbara, CA — February 4, 2026 — A roundup of local news highlights for today, including library hours, wind advisories, and community events.
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup and Honors
Santa Barbara, CA — January 30, 2026 — The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival reveals its 2026 lineup, featuring 46 world premieres and 80 U.S. premieres from 50 cou…