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The Super Bowl is always a big magnet for stars performing at pregame concerts, partying and, of course, watching the game.

Gary Griggs is a Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Santa Cruz. He can be reached at [email protected]. For past Ocean Backyard columns, visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu ...

Since 1997, Backyard Sports has been one of the most recognizable kids’ gaming franchises. More than just another sports franchise, it was the only one designed to make sports accessible and fun ...

With Santa Barbara County facing the second-highest poverty rate in California, food insecurity remains a pressing issue ...

Spotlights pierced the rainy skies Tuesday night to declare the start of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.  The Arlington Theatre was packed ...

Photo: Highland Double Bay Among the five bedrooms is a palatial master wing with dressing room and deluxe en suite. The outdoor areas are just as important, with the north-facing backyard hosting ...

Photo by Jay A. Martin. Capp and 24th streets. Photo taken on April 13, 2024. Photo by Jay A. Martin. Want the latest on the Mission and San Francisco? Sign up for our free daily newsletter below.

The best time to visit Santa Barbara is from March to May or from September to November. Temperatures are fairly mild year-round, hovering in the 60s and 70s, but traveling in early spring or fall ...

During the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) from February 4 through February 15, 2025, the ...

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