A settlement was reached with a Santa Maria-based company for COVID-era labor violations that impacted 10,000 workers.

Opening Night Speech by Roger Durling 41st Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival February 4, 2026 ...

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Police say there are no immediate signs of foul play in Wednesday’s death of a 67-year-old man on West Islay Street.

The gathering paused for a moment of silence to honor those affected, as students embraced one another while others bowed ...

A lively crowd lined the sidewalk in front of the Solvang Veterans Hall on Sunday, February 1, for a peaceful “Stand with ...

Opening night blends a sweet adoption drama with a pointed defense of artistic freedom as SBIFF settles into its downtown home ...

News orgs checked the weeping version with an AI detection tool and confirmed it had been altered. As online chatter exploded ...

The artistry of Schnabel’s films, and the man himself, will be on grand view as part of the film festival’s Julian Schnabel ...

The dazzling list of tributes at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival includes Ethan Hawke, Adam Sandler, Leonardo ...

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Once again, SBIFF pays respects and gives screen time to the diverse and thriving world of Santa Barbara filmmaking on the ...