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New Mneian Gallery invites Carpinteria to pause, look closer and remember
A new fine art gallery has quietly — and beautifully — arrived on Santa Claus Lane, inviting visitors to slow down, step closer and remember. Mneian Gallery, opened by local photographer Trevor Blackman, is now welcoming the public at 3819 Santa Claus Lane, offering limited-edition fine art prints drawn exclusively from the landscapes of Carpinteria and greater Santa Barbara County.
Sunset Magazine
5 Bars Wine Country Insiders Love
On your next tasting jaunt, get the inside scoop at the wine bars where the makers hang out.
News Channel 312
Local Student-Led Film Screens The Fight To Bring Back The California Grizzly Bear
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A Mediterranean Chain With 400+ Locations Is Coming to Ventura
CAVA is opening its latest location in Ventura, bringing Mediterranean-inspired bowls and a vibrant dining experience to the neighborhood. The opening is accompanied by the brand’s fundraiser and donations that have continued over the years. CAVA to Open in Ventura with a Fundraiser. The Ventura will soon welcome the...
Ventura County Reporter
After Dark: Week of Feb. 12, 2026
Boatyard Pub:Jim Friery, 4-6 p.m.; Bluegrass Jam, 6:30-9 p.m. The Canyon:Höllywood Crüe and Screaming for Priest (Mötley Crüe and Judas Priest tributes), 7 p.m. Copper Blues: Banda and Grupo Night, 7 p.m. Deer Lodge:Modern Moment, 6 p.m. The Grape:Collins/Rollins Group, 5-7 p.m.; Bevan Manson Quartet feat....
Playbill
The Shark Is Broken Will Bow at California's Laguna Playhouse
Three years after its Broadway run, The Shark is Broken will arrive in Laguna Beach, California with the The Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara’s production, running at Laguna Playhouse March 4-22. An official opening night is set for March 8. The cast will feature Will Block as Richard...
Coastal View
The 2026 Rincon Classic proved to be a real classic
The Rincon Classic is less about crowning champions, and more about being crowned by the Queen of the Coast in an annual circle of community deep in surfing tradition, legacy and lore. From the kids under 10 years old to the 80-year-old Super Legends, friends, family and spectators gather to tell stories, watch the best surfers in the region riding waves and to be a part of the tradition that gathers our tribe together for one storied weekend each year. Everyone wants to see Rincon Point, lining up from the indicator to the freeway in all her glory, and to be a part of the empty line up.
Playbill
Somebody To Love, Featuring '70s Rock Hits, Sets West Coast World Premiere
Somebody to Love: A New Musical will make its world premiere on the West Coast this spring. The '70s rock jukebox musical will play the Karyn Jackson Theater in Ventura, California March 25-April 12. Sean Daniels (The White Chip) is directing. Written by Robert Sternin and Prudence Frase, (The Nanny),...
Santa Barbara Edhat
Lucky Penny is Hosting a Weekend Pop Up as It Prepares to Open in Los Olivos
As Lucky Penny prepares to open a new location in Los Olivos, the Santa Barbara-based wood-fired pizzeria will host a weekend pop-up in February, offering the community an early preview. The restaurant will host a soft opening during Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day weekend. The pop-up will run...
Santa Barbara Independent
Nick Offerman Brings ‘Big Woodchuck’ to Santa Barbara on February 10
On Tuesday, February 10, beloved actor, author, comedian, and woodworker Nick Offerman will take the stage at the Lobero Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara for Nick Offerman: Big Woodchuck, an Evening of Comedy with Woodworking and Bookish Mirth, presented by Lobero LIVE. Best known for playing Ron Swanson on Parks...
Santa Barbara Edhat
8 Historic Santa Barbara Bars That Are Still Pouring Drinks Today
Santa Barbara’s dining scene is more than a collection of places to eat and drink; it reflects generations of history shaped by changing ownership, shifting neighborhoods, and time. Several bars and restaurants across the county have endured for decades, adapting to modern tastes while retaining much of their original character.
Santa Barbara Edhat
A New Cafe Is Coming to Santa Barbara With a Thoughtful Twist
A special new cafe is coming to Santa Barbara. State of Mind Cafe, which is designed specially for the disabled community, is gearing up to open in the city. Announcing its upcoming arrival, the cafe said in an Instagram post that State of Mind Cafe will “fill a vital gap” in Santa Barbara by creating an “accessible, welcoming venue” that will welcome people of all abilities to gather and connect.
News Channel 312
Chopper Fest Rolls into Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Motorcycle riders rolled into Ventura for the Chopper Fest. The 22nd Annual David Mann Chopper Fest at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The work of late California graphic artist celebrated bike culture. That is why the chopper fest includes an art show alongside custom motorcycles. "One of kind year after year after year, The post Chopper Fest Rolls into Ventura appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
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Local Latino-Owned Cafe Caters To The Community
Editor’s Note: This article has been translated into Spanish by El Eco Copy Editor Danessi Valiente. You can find the Spanish version here. Mayra Cruz opened La Cereza Cafe & Bakery, a small Latino-owned business located on Thousand Oaks Boulevard, in 2023 with a focus on integrating her cultural roots and supporting her community. Cruz said she prioritizes making her beverages, entrees and pastries in-house.
Santa Barbara Independent
Robert Landau Talks ‘Art Deco Los Angeles’ in Santa Barbara
Chaucer’s Books will host acclaimed photographer and author Robert Landau on Wednesday, February 11, for a talk and signing of his 2025 book Art Deco Los Angeles. Through Landau’s expert eye, readers of Art Deco Los Angeles are invited to step into the golden age of elegance, glamour, and grandeur. From the picturesque Hollywood Bowl, supported by its impressive performances by national and international stars, to the enchanting Wiltern Theater, an undeniable architectural wonder, Landau takes readers on a visually rich journey through one of Los Angeles’s most iconic architectural eras.
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Surfers Rave about Rincon Classic 2026
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Oxnard's dining scene expands with Nékter Juice Bar and Presto Pasta
A national restaurant chain and a homegrown chain opened locations in Oxnard in recent months. A local Italian food chain, which got its start in Southern California and grew to have locations in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, came back to its roots with the opening of its newest location in November. A national smoothie chain made its debut in Ventura County in January at one of Oxnard's newest shopping centers and has another location planned in Camarillo, with a date yet to be announced. The new chain locations are just two restaurants that have recently opened in the city of Oxnard. Nékter- The Landing Shopping Center Nékter Juice Bar, a smoothie and health food chain founded in Costa Mesa in 2010, held the grand opening of its Oxnard location on Jan. 24, according to Navreet and Gurpreet Boparai, franchisees for the newest location. The 900-square-foot juice bar at 771 Town Center Drive, Suite 104, is the first location to make its way to Ventura County. The juice bar is sandwiched between Starbucks and Kidzy Dental in The Landing Shopping Center, across from The Collection at Riverpark. The restaurant specializes in health food such as smoothies, cold-pressed juices,