Santa Barbara, CA – The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) proudly hosted its annual Blue Card Ceremony at the Santa Barbara Club, bringing together community leaders, board ...

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(SBVC Courtesy Photo) Santa Barbara Volleyball Club had five squads competing in the three-day WCVBA Winter Classic in San Jose over the weekend, bringing home a pair of championships. The SBVC ...

Salud Carbajal. (Courtesy photo) The Close Up Washington DC Club at Santa Maria High School recently received a $3,000 grant from the Fund for Santa Barbara’s Youth Making Change (YMC ...

Roger Durling can’t conceal his excitement for the 40 th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The SBIFF director sees the need for a celebration of art as Los Angeles ...

The Bacolod Golf Club is on the brink of making history as the first senior team to win the PAL Interclub title while ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, Arroyo Burro is best for travelers with dogs and West Beach is home to the ...

On a day when par was considered a solid score at the demanding Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club, Canlubang held on to a slim ...

The future of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley in Rancho Santa Margarita is unclear, with its contract with the city set to expire in July and the City Council uncertain about extending it.