Since graduating from Santa Barbara City College Culinary School, Simandle has done his time at numerous beloved restaurants, including but not limited to bouchon, Eladio’s, Arch Rock Fish, Kanaloa ...

At the conclusion of the second, Costner — a Santa Barbara local who co-wrote, directed, produced and stars in the film — will participate in a Q&A moderated by SBIFF executive director Roger ...

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NBC senior White House correspondent Kelly O’Donnell last week first announced the couple’s planned Santa Barbara County visit. The Bidens visited the Santa Ynez Valley last summer ...

The Santa Ana winds that fanned the fires devastating Southern California were forecast to return as firefighters scrambled to douse the deadly blazes that have destroyed more than 10,000 homes ...

The country's current fascination is known as the Triple Dipper from Chili's. Maybe you've heard of it. The app trio has been on the menu for a while. But, 2024 brought on a strong resurgence of ...

A handful of NASCAR drivers began their racing seasons at the Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One of those drivers, 2021 Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, bookended the week his name atop ...

Larson was involved in not one, but two incidents during the 40-lap Chili Bowl Nationals finale and somehow still managed to lay claim to his third Golden Driller trophy in midget car racing’s ...

By Scott Feinberg Executive Editor of Awards The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which is set to take place Feb. 4-15, one day longer than previous editions, in recognition of its ...

The Santa Barbara Film Festival has revealed its entire program for its upcoming 40th edition, which includes 32 world premieres and 74 U.S. premieres from 60 countries. The fest will open ...

Billie Eilish and Finneas, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell and Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the headlining acts. Additionally, it was announced on Saturday that No Doubt, who recently reunited for ...