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Get Ready: TV Santa Barbara’s Online Auction Returns This May
TV Santa Barbara’s annual online auction is back this May—and it’s shaping up to be one of our most exciting community events yet. Each year, the auction brings together an incredible collection of items and experiences generously donated by local businesses, artists, and supporters. From dining and travel to art, services, and unique media opportunities,…
TV Santa Barbara Captures ShelterBox International Women’s Day Panel in Montecito
On March 3, 2026, TV Santa Barbara filmed ShelterBox USA’s International Women’s Day Celebration at the Music Academy of the West in Montecito, helping bring this inspiring conversation to audiences across Santa Barbara and beyond. The evening featured a powerful panel discussion moderated by ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray, with speakers Olympic medalist Brittany Brown,…
TV Santa Barbara Co-Sponsors Community Conversation Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Recognition
TV Santa Barbara was proud to co-sponsor and support a powerful community conversation recognizing 100 Years of Black History and the enduring legacy of historian Carter G. Woodson, whose work laid the foundation for what we now celebrate as Black History Month. Held at the Community Environmental Council (CEC) Hub in downtown Santa Barbara, the…
Community Media Celebration & Benefit Event: Advancing the Future of Community Media
Community Celebration and Benefit Event.Advancing the Future of Community Media May 7–17, 2026Reception Finale: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Event OverviewJoin TV Santa Barbara for an elegant celebration and multi-platform benefit event supporting the future of community media in Santa Barbara County. Our Community Media Celebration & Benefit Event is more than a fundraiser — it’s…
TVSB Covers the Independent’s Local Heroes Award
TV Santa Barbara is an active and committed member of the Santa Barbara community. As part of our continued involvement, TVSB videographers and producers regularly cover a wide range of local events, many of which represent the spirit, creativity, and shared values that define Santa Barbara. Among these meaningful occasions was the work carried out…
Member Spotlight: Leslie Sokol Brings Movement, Dance & Fitness to Community Television and Beyond
Many claim to have discovered the formula to stop aging and remain young forever. However, the process is much simpler than it seems. This is what Leslie Sokol assures us on her official website, “Leslie Sokol’s Dance.”: “Age is just a number – the body was made to move.” And she proves it through her…
Adam’s Angels: The Angels of Santa Barbara
Adam’s Angels is a non-profit organization that works to make Santa Barbara a greater community.
DJ Javier and Spencer the Gardener
In the last couple of months, Creative Community has done it again — bringing on two incredible guests who truly reflect the talent, energy, and creative spark that lives in the Santa Barbara community. To wrap up the summer season just right, Spencer the Gardener — one of the most recognizable names in the local…
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and TVSB: Hand in Hand Educating the Community.
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum opened its doors on July 19, 2000, and since its early years, the Museum has hosted a series of distinguished speakers from diverse backgrounds, careers, and fields of study. What unites them all is a shared passion: the sea and the life that exists beyond the land we walk on.…
Why Community Media Still Matters
When the lights come on in the TV Santa Barbara studio, something magical happens. A student adjusts the camera. A local artist rehearses her lines. A nonprofit leader sits down to share the story of the people they serve. These are the moments that keep community media alive — and the reason it matters more…
Breast Cancer Resource Center – Pink Week
For the third consecutive year, TV Santa Bárbara had the honor of recording and producing the webinars videos for Santa Barbara Breast Cancer Resource Center. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF PINK WEEK EVENTS. This center, founded by the community and for the community, has dedicated 25 years to supporting cancer patients, attending to their needs…
Opal Restaurant & Bar Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Kickoff Party!
Opal Restaurant & Bar is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in September with a full month of special events. The celebration kicked off on Friday, September 5, 2025, with a special 4-course prix fixe dinner, live jazz from Brian Mann and The Boss Cats! TV Santa Barbara was there as Opal Restaurant celebrated 25 years of…