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Santa Barbara’s La Cantina Announces Closure, Teases New Concept
Another dining destination has closed its doors in Santa Barbara. La Cantina, a casual bar and restaurant, announced in a social media post that it has permanently closed effective February 28, 2026. The restaurant added that it will return with a new concept this spring. The establishment did not announce...
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This Relaxed Restaurant In California’s Santa Ynez Valley Is Perfect For A Spring Meal
Rolling hills. Open skies. A valley that seems to slow everything down the moment you arrive. California’s Santa Ynez Valley is known for beautiful scenery and relaxed afternoons that turn into long, memorable meals. Some restaurants here lean into the rustic charm of the countryside. Others focus on seasonal ingredients and simple cooking that lets the flavors speak for themselves.
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Legendary Guitarist Carlos Santana Set to Perform Two Nights in Santa Barbara This Fall
Grammy Award–winning guitarist Carlos Santana will bring his Oneness Tour 2026 to the Santa Barbara Bowl this fall. The concert series will take place over two consecutive nights. According to the Santa Barbara Bowl, tickets go on sale from March 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. Santana is scheduled to...
Eater
The Weekly Fish and Chips Special That Focuses on Sustainability
A crispy fish and chips special, charred cabbage dish, and broiled oysters showcase local ingredients at Rory’s Place. Fish and chips is a once-a-week special at the Ojai, California, restaurant Rory’s Place. The nostalgic dish — which the owners, siblings Maeve and Rory McAuliffe, grew up eating during family trips to Cape Cod — is served only on Wednesdays. Rory’s Place is also laser-focused on sustainability, serving fresh local produce, seafood, and meat, and giving back to the local farmland by composting and donating scraps.
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2nd annual Family Literacy Festival held Saturday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The second annual Family Literacy Festival was held Saturday and included story time in Santa Barbara. The free family event shared the joy of reading and family connection. Local authors had the chance to read to community member which includes the author of Enchanted Tales of...
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Donate $500k to Lompoc Theatre Project
SANTA YNEZ, CA – March 9, 2026 – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has announced that a $500,000 matching grant given to the Lompoc Theatre Project in December has been matched by the nonprofit, which aims to restore and revitalize the city’s nearly 100-year-old venue. With construction currently underway and eyes set on the historic theater’s centennial in December 2027, donors helped achieve the latest $500,000 goal in just five weeks.
VC Star | Ventura County Star
These Irish dance students in Ventura step toward St. Patrick's Day
Students in a Ventura dance studio decorated with maps of Ireland, mirrors and championship trophies learn how to launch their bodies into the air and land without missing a beat. In addition to leaping twirls and the pounding staccato made possible by fiberglass shoe tips and heels, the kids in class at the Claddagh Dance Company on Main Street learn the importance of teamwork, discipline and dedication. They pick up a little grammar, too. “Don’t say 'yeah,' say 'yes,'" advised Maire O’Connell, the dance instructor from Galway, Ireland, who pronounces her name “Maw-rah” and has been running this dance school in Ventura for 40 years. She offers her young students wisdom about the ways of business, including how to respond to people who pass on tips or donations at performances because they have no cash. Genna Greaney, O’Connell’s 10-year-old granddaughter, has been dancing since she was 3. She has learned her lessons well. “We take Venmo, too,” she said, the words bringing a smile from grandma. Another lesson learned is appreciation of the importance of St. Patrick’s Day in the world of Irish dance. “It is the day. The day,” O’Connell said. “It gives all the children a chance to
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Jamaican Restaurant Opens on State Street After Years as Delivery Service in Santa Barbara
A new Jamaican restaurant has opened in downtown Santa Barbara, adding Caribbean flavors to the State Street dining scene. Kool Runninz SB, a Jamaican food delivery service that has operated in Santa Barbara for nearly a decade, recently opened its first physical location at 409 State Street. After years of...
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A New Restaurant Space in Carpinteria
••• The attractive new mixed-use building at 4745 Carpinteria Avenue will have 24 apartments (The Rincon) in back, a vacation rental–style six-room hotel (The Rincon Rooms) in front, and a restaurant on the street. No word yet on what to expect from the latter. ••• Nearby, Clementine’s...
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The Mouthwatering Tacos At This Tiny California Eatery Are Worth Every Minute In Line
There’s a turquoise building on Milpas Street in Santa Barbara where the line out the door isn’t a red flag, it’s a badge of honor. La Super-Rica Taqueria has been proving that the best tacos in California come from the most unassuming places, and once you taste what they’re serving, you’ll gladly wait as long as it takes.
Santa Barbara Independent
Inside the World of ‘La La Land’
When you think of films such as Kill Bill or Pulp Fiction, director Quentin Tarantino likely comes to mind — as does actress Uma Thurman. What about La La Land? Well, that’s Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. And The Royal Tenenbaums? That’s Wes Anderson, of course. Unless...
VC Star | Ventura County Star
Ventura preserve opens with new trail, wildflowers in bloom
Decades in the making, a new preserve opened recently in the hills overlooking Ventura and its coastline. The Ventura Land Trust purchased the property – that was once eyed for housing – several years ago and promised to preserve the 1,645 acres in perpetuity. Formerly called Mariano Rancho, the spot off Hall Canyon Road is now named the Ventura Hills Nature Preserve , stretching from the botanical gardens behind City Hall to the iconic Two Trees . Known for its steep climbs and sweeping views, the preserve had a sort of soft opening in February . On March 5, supporters gathered with city officials and the land trust's staff and volunteers at the main trailhead. A new trail winds uphill from the spot, through patches thick with yellow and white wildflowers . Ventura City Councilmember Doug Halter lauded the work to preserve local areas, from coastal areas to the hillsides, saying it improves quality of life and can help build community. "We are creating a phenomenal future," Halter told the crowd on Thursday. Miles of old access roads and trails already existed on the property that has 360-degree views above the city and out to the Channel Islands. Some stayed,
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Ventura Vegan Chef Challenge 2026 Winners Announced
The 2026 Ventura Vegan Chef Challenge has officially concluded! Winners were chosen by Ventura residents who dined at participating restaurants during the January–February Challenge, submitting over 400 ratings and reviews. Diners included vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike, whose feedback helped honor some of the city’s most creative local chefs.