Lights, camera, action! SBIFF debuts McHurley Film Center on State Street
The $21 million renovation was completed just days before the 11-day festival, which runs Feb. 4-14, 2026. During the event, the center will screen more than 200 films.
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Randy Rowse: Santa Barbara police cannot aid or interfere with federal law enforcement
The confusion and fear that has been prompted by the recent activities of ICE has led a number of our Santa Barbara residents to ask for a response. While a number of clarifying official statements have been issued by our administration and law enforcement, requests have been made for me to weigh in as Mayor as…
‘Know your rights’ efforts hampered by reality of ICE’s forced-entry tactics
It’s growing increasingly difficult to inform immigrants of their rights when those rights are being chipped away, advocacy and legal groups say.
Opinion: California needs to choose between clean energy or oil chaos
The race for the next governor of California represents a critical battleground in the epic fight of the people vs. corporations.
Tourism summit spotlights Santa Barbara’s strength as a tourism destination
Santa Barbara was named one of the Best Places to Visit in 2026, according to Travel + Leisure, citing its Mediterranean climate, beaches and scenic landscapes.
Wendy and Eric Schmidt acquire full control of Tri-County Produce site
The Tri-County Produce housing development project has been acquired by Wendy and Eric Schmidt.
Draft State Street Master Plan includes pedestrians, cars, E-bikes and retractable bollards
Stefanos Polyzoides draws up plan that intends to serve everyone. There’s also talk of turning Chapala and Anacapa streets into two-way, instead of one-way, streets.
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