The granddaughter of Santa Barbara's Fiesta speaks out on how Old Spanish Days has not stayed true to its roots.

By Cheri-Ann Leon My grandmother Kathy Cota passed away a year ago, in June just before the 100th celebration of what her ...

Sheridan Taphorn has played an integral role in Noozhawk’s success. As a news side intern from UC Santa Barbara, she accompanied me to — where else?

Over 400 people attended a memorial concert Sunday, in honor of their late friend David Mendoza. “Dave was always someone who ...

A large green fence is up at the entrance to the Santa Barbara Mission where work is underway on the entrance. It will take ...