Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta returned last week with colorful parades, live music and a strong turnout at events ...

El Presidente Fritz Olenberger said he saw full crowds at the Fiesta Pequeña kickoff event at the Old Mission, Las Noches de ...

For its 101st year, El Desfile Histórico celebrated Santa Barbara with the most popular event of the city for many residents.

Like beauty, the relative success of any year’s Fiesta festivities lies pretty much in the eyes of its beholders. Even though ...

Regarding the Aug. 5 article, “DA Charges 2 Men With Murder in Downtown Santa Barbara Stabbing,” why does the 500 block of State Street not have a solid ...

The Fiesta I grew up with was a joyful, inclusive, locally led celebration that is now being swallowed by something else: ...

Santa Barbara police are investigating after officers say three people were stabbed along State Street overnight.

One person is dead and two others were wounded during a fight overnight in Santa Barbara, according to police. A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing, which occurred as ...

A popular Fiesta event is Celebración de los Dignatarios filled with music, dancing, food, and beverage at the Santa Barbara ...

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

Arlington International Racecourse may be gone, but memories of the Illinois track will come to the fore Aug. 9 when the ...

Butterfly Beach in neighboring Montecito offers a perfect crescent of sand without the crowds of more famous California beaches. The gentle waves make swimming accessible even for those whose surfing ...