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TV Santa Barbara will offer a unique opportunity for supporters to bid on exclusive items and experiences while also contributing to a valuable cause. With a diverse selection of items ranging from local artwork to restaurants and getaways, the auction provides something for everyone to enjoy. By participating in the auction, supporters not only have…

Join us for a special evening celebrating 50 years of community broadcasting! Take a trip down memory lane as we reflect on the origins of noncommercial television, honor key individuals who have contributed to our success, and enjoy live music from the TVSB All Star Band. This special event will take place in two parts;…

How to Be a “Good” Tourist, Gain a Global Perspective, and Truly Explore Other Ways of Living Were Among the Topics HighlightedBy Ella Bailey Renowned travel expert Rick Steves was in the house to help TV Santa Barbara celebrate their 50th year of broadcasting, marking years of TVSB’s generous coverage and support of local aspirations, news, and programs.…

Support Nonprofit TVSB’s 50 Years of Broadcasting with a Benefit Evening at the Arlington By Ella Bailey, Published by the Santa Barbara Independent Television and radio personality Rick Steves — who came to fame as a travel expert and educator known for his open-minded approach to travel and learning about different cultures — makes a…

Santa Barbara, CA – TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region’s nonprofit community media access center, is thrilled to announce a special event to mark its 50th anniversary. An Evening with Rick Steves, featuring the beloved host of “Travel with Rick Steves,” will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the iconic Arlington Theatre in…

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024 veteran political journalists Jerry Roberts, host of the local public affairs show Newsmakers, and Josh Molina, host of the Santa Barbara Talks podcast, in partnership with TV Santa Barbara, will moderate livestreamed debates with candidates in two Santa Barbara City Council races.   District One incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez and challenger Wendy…

TV Santa Barbara’s 50th Anniversary Speaker Series features topics “What Makes a Podcast Successful”, “Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Misinformation Age” and will feature an Evening with Rick Steves at the Arlington on February 21, 2025. TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region’s nonprofit, community media access center since 1975, is proud to announce a…

TV Santa Barbara’s 49th Birthday Celebration and Fundraiser on Friday, June 7 will feature the music of Glen Phillips and some just announced auction items to benefit community television. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on the following items with all proceeds supporting TV Santa Stay at the Brander Vineyard: Casa de Azul Y…