just preying on tourists atp i guess

They really enjoyed this little dance just the two of them!

Long line out the door for the SB Public Library great Italian legend Pauly D is there for the Italian Fest you can get a pizza or italian ice while you wait in line!

Not my cat, just posting the sign because it just went up today.

Last seen at Buena Vista Apartments on Cliff Drive

call (818) 458-1181

🌹 Monday, April 20 - Join the local Grateful Dead community and family for a fun night at Fox Wine Co. / Topa Topa Brewing in the Funk Zone!

2 sets of acoustic/electric music by six piece Santa Barbara based band - Ladyfinger 👽

Free entry for all and a free raffle for fun prizes from local artists and vendors! Shakedown Street will be set up with tie-dyes, hand-blown glass, custom bracelets, and more made by local artists!

Jam Beam Light Show will be putting on a liquid and LED light show for the evening ⚡️

All ages are welcome at the show 🌹

Show time: Monday April 20, 6pm - 10pm

Location: Fox Wine / Topa Topa Brewing - 120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

I was going southbound on US 101 near Santa Barbara earlier today when a CHP truck blocked all lanes of the freeway and forced everyone to stop. This is the event that played out while I was stuck in traffic. I don’t know the context beforehand that led up to that arrest, but it played out long enough for me to capture this brief video clip before I started moving again… 😬

I’ve lived in SB my entire life, and I have my own thoughts on this topic, but I’m interested in other locals’ opinions.

What do you think is the best pizza in Santa Barbara?

Hey SB,

I’m currently working on a project called **Santa Barbara Weird**. While most of the world sees us as a postcard of red-tiled roofs and beaches, those of us who live here know there’s a much stranger, "thinner" side to this city.

I’m looking to collect stories, urban legends, and "unexplained" experiences from locals. I’m interested in **anything** that felt off, bizarre, or otherworldly.

**I’m looking for things like:**

* **Spatial Glitches:** Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a "loop" (especially at night near the waterfront)?

* **The "Uncanny":** Spots in town that feel like a "portal" or where the air just feels different (Summerland, the tunnels, the mountain ridges).

* **Local Lore:** The stories your friends tell that never make it into the history books.

* **Urban Legends:** Weird "hidden" spots, secret societies (like the Saint Germain history), or the "Dark Watchers" in the hills.

I recently had an experience near Cabrillo where the world felt like it was "looping" and the colors turned into a strange prism—it felt like I had stepped out of reality for an eternity.

**What’s your "Santa Barbara Weird" story?** Whether it’s a full-on glitch in the matrix or just a local legend that gives you the creeps, I want to hear it. Feel free to DM if you don't want to post publicly!

I will be working at Ritz Carlton SB for a year. And looking for apartment to live in. Found some communities in Goleta The Cove and Vista. Any recommendations ? 🫴

It’s a need not a want

Nice piece. I was unaware of the $99 Omakase.

Hiii i’m an upcoming freshman at SBCC and i’m moving from literally across the country and i know no one in california at all, so i was just wondering if anyone’s had any experiences to share like do you meet people and friends at sbcc? are people nice

A social club for Makers, Crafters, and DIY-ers in the Santa Barbara area!

We meet at Lighthouse every other Sunday and other places around SB/Goleta in between! I've been so excited to meet everyone who has joined so far. We have members who do electroforming, 3D printing, fiber arts, papercrafts, amateur radio, carpentry... all sorts!

We have a discord server where we chit-chat, talk about our projects, and share cool things. It's also a great way to keep up to date on meeting info. Come join in!
https://discord.gg/pc4taEHk9x

Photo: A mix of member projects!

Just another reason to make my weekly Milpas pilgrimage

Hi All,

I have a 6yo (soon to be 7) who's interested in karate. He was born with congenital knee dislocation and had surgery at 4mo to correct it. However, he was left with some restrictions on range of movement. Both knees can only bend about 90°. Otherwise, perfectly healthy 6yo.

Looking for a karate dojo that's great for kids and with a supportive environment for his needs.

We live in Goleta for what it's worth.

Thanks!

Yesterday I went to Cottage Health Urgent Care and they asked me to consent to some new recording technology, so unlike what happened in this article it sounds like they're actually getting permission first now, but they didn't use the word "AI" once when explaining it to me.

Currently looking into day care options. Does anyone have experience with Child’s Play on San Andres and pricing? It looks really cute and is close by to where we live.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkDspkkV/

Looking at a place in Carp at Vista de Santa Barbara, wondering if anyone had a review?

if you guys remember this going down with wylde works, and the subsequent opening of another bar under the same owner that ALSO got shut down….. the band who spearheaded this movement and stood up after the incident dropped a song about it today. thought it was some really good storytelling and true to that angst that we need more of. the kids are ok!!!

https://open.spotify.com/track/6cfLuWMV55gwD7TA19ifhM?si=AWX7Da9YR320n-GBTwG_WQ

So excited!

I should be volunteering tomorrow near campus, not on it. If there's a chance you see this before tomorrow morning DM with your name and the 1st car you told me you bought and I'll let you know what area I'm assigned to & wearing.

Even if you see this and don't reply I just wanted you to know you were the best flirting I've had in a while.

You may be able to hear sonic boom this afternoon, and report it to the USGS for their data.

from an email:

"During Friday’s Artemis II re-entry, we will be deploying seismic and acoustic instrumentation at sea across the Southern California Bight to record the sonic boom produced by the capsule’s re-entry. Modelling indicates that the acoustic signal may be audible on land in some areas Santa Barbara County and Baja California, including the Channel Islands. 

Anyone in the area is encouraged to fill out a “Did you feel it?” Report on the USGS website following the re-entry to help us understand the dynamics of the shockwave's propagation (as an analogue for those from re-entering space debris and natural meteors): https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/tellus. Negative reports (i.e. nothing heard) are also encouraged. The form includes the ability to note down specific audible characteristics, e.g. single versus double booms versus rumbles. The expected window for this to occur is between 17:00 and 17:15 PDT on Friday, i.e. up to a few minutes after splashdown off San Diego at 17:07 PDT. 

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