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What’s Happening in Downtown Santa Barbara: March 5-9
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to join the 1st Thursday Art Walk, the Downtown Eats grand opening, and the celebration of newly beautified downtown windows. Enjoy live performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities across downtown. The full list of events can be found in our...
Santa Barbara Independent
Sunstone Winery Announces Sunstone Wine Lounge, Opening March 19, 2026 in Montecito
MONTECITO, CA (March 5, 2026) — Sunstone Winery, Santa Barbara County’s most popular tasting room and organic vineyard estate, announced today that it will open the Sunstone Wine Lounge to the public on March 19, 2026, at 1294 Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA 93108. Marking Sunstone’s first-ever off-site...
Santa Barbara Independent
Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Grand Opening of “Downtown Eats” with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites the community to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Downtown Eats on Thursday, March 5th, at 4:00 pm at 634 State Street. Offering a...
News Channel 312
Buellton Wine & Chili Festival Returns With Flavor Galore!
BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) – The annual Buellton Wine & Chili Festival is coming up soon, and you better be ready with a wine glass in one hand and a spoon in the other for the most flavorful event on the Central Coast! The event features local music, food, and drinks from up and down the The post Buellton Wine & Chili Festival Returns With Flavor Galore! appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Santa Barbara Independent
At Rodeo Room, Monday Means Omakase
Monday nights are not known for being particularly special across the board. Not a date night nor a party night. Probably not a “late night.”. But the opening night of the week now has a special mark on my calendar. At Rodeo Room on West Montecito Street — a...
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Singer Brittney Spears arrested by CHP in Ventura
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‘Soltopia’ To Take Over as New Isla Vista Community Spring Event
The new Soltopia will be held in an Isla Vista park setting on April 4. It will be a permitted even t. The post ‘Soltopia’ To Take Over as New Isla Vista Community Spring Event appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Santa Barbara Edhat
Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Grand Opening of “Downtown Eats” with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites the community to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Downtown Eats on Thursday, March 5th, at 4:00 pm at 634 State Street. Offering a diverse menu of burgers, tacos, burritos, and more, Downtown Eats serves as the perfect culinary companion...
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This California Pier Restaurant Serves The Freshest Rock Crab Worth The Drive
Some restaurants feed you. Others stay with you. At the far end of a historic pier, where fishing boats drift across the harbor and seabirds circle overhead, a seafood counter turned local legend continues to draw loyal crowds. The salt air hits first. Then the scent of butter, garlic, and...
Santa Barbara Edhat
Rincon Brewery Closes Funk Zone Location in Santa Barbara
After serving as a staple of craft beer at the Funk Zone, Rincon Brewery has closed the doors of its Santa Barbara location. The brewery confirmed the closure of the location in a social media post, announcing that the outlet wrapped up its service on March 1, 2026. In an...
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The Gathered Table – Palomino’s Farm Dinner Series (Friday, March 13)
A seasonal celebration devoted to local purveyors, peak ingredients, and the art of gathering well — bringing our community to the table in true Palomino style. Local Gems. Local Color. A Ventura farm dinner shaped by what is growing here — expressive, ingredient-driven, and rooted in collaboration with local farmers and purveyors. Designed to reflect the season and the spirit of gathering in downtown Ventura.
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This Unassuming California Taqueria Serves The Most Authentic Tamales You’ve Ever Tasted
Some of life’s greatest pleasures come wrapped in corn husks, and at La Super-Rica Taqueria in Santa Barbara, you’re about to discover why people have been lining up around the block for decades. This tiny turquoise gem proves that the best Mexican food in California doesn’t need fancy...
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Rincon Brewery’s Funk Zone Outpost Is Closing
••• Rincon Brewery‘s Funk Zone outpost is closing after tonight. The rumor is that South Coast Deli will take over the space. ••• Nearby, Validation Ale intends to replace its parking spaces with “new outdoor dining, recreational area, and delivery/loading area pursuant to AB-2097,” as per the Architectural Board of Review’s March 2 agenda. The state law in question is the one that prohibits minimum parking requirements on residential or commercial or developments within a half mile of a transit stop, which obviously makes far more sense in a bigger city where people use mass transit.
VC Star | Ventura County Star
Ventura's newest eateries include Cava, Pizza Station
A pizza spot and a Mediterranean chain eatery have opened in Ventura, while a separate Caribbean restaurant that closed last year in the Ventura is starting over in Camarillo. Pizza Station at 4231 Telegraph Road in Ventura opened in February, while Cava at 1788 S. Victoria Ave., Suite A in Ventura's Montalvo Square Shopping Center, also opened earlier in the month. Caribbean Haven, formerly at 1780 S. Victoria Ave., Suite E, moved to The Kitchen Terminal at 115 Dawson Drive in Camarillo. The restaurant’s former Ventura address will be the new home of Slice House By Tony Gemignani in July . Cava Fast-casual restaurant chain Cava, located about three miles away from Pizza Station on Victoria Avenue in Ventura, opened on Feb. 13. The Mediterranean restaurant features build-your-own or signature bowls, pitas, salads, dips and drinks. Newer items include a spicy lamb and sweet potato bowl for $15.80 and a Harissa Chicken Power with Harissa Honey Chicken and white sweet potato and hummus for $17.85. Other items include a spicy lamb and avocado bowl for $18.75 or a steak and feta pita for $16.90. Cava’s new Ventura restaurant will employ 25 to 40 local people, according to a news release.
Santa Barbara Edhat
Santa Barbara Symphony Announces Winners of the 2026 Youth Concerto Competition
The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce the winners of its 2026 Youth Concerto Competition, following live auditions held on January 25, 2026, at Westmont College. With a commitment to supporting local youth, this year’s competition drew nine outstanding young musicians, each performing at an exceptionally high level before a panel of professional adjudicators that included Santa Barbara Symphony Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti, Youth Symphony Music Director Dr. Daniel Gee, and Symphony Principal Flutist Amy Tatum. After thoughtful deliberation, three winners were selected and invited to perform as featured soloists with the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony during the 2026/27 season.