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HD Is Coming to Community Television: A Major Victory for Santa Barbara
After three years of regional advocacy, a California Public Utilities Commission decision is paving the way for high-definition community television across the South Coast. For decades, community television has connected Santa Barbara residents with local government, educational programming, arts and culture, and the stories that make our region unique. Now, thanks to a significant regulatory…
Meet, Make, and Connect at TV Santa Barbara
Monthly Filmmaker Meetups Bring Santa Barbara’s Creative Community Together Great stories start with great connections. At TV Santa Barbara, we’re bringing local filmmakers, producers, editors, actors, and content creators together through our monthly Filmmaker Meetup, an informal gathering designed to spark new ideas, build relationships, and inspire collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker, an emerging…
Three Debates. One Community. Local Media at Work.
Over three evenings this September, TV Santa Barbara turned its Salinas Street studios into a home for local civic conversation. TVSB hosted and professionally produced three hour-long Santa Barbara City Council debates, bringing candidates together for substantive conversations about the issues shaping our community and making those conversations available to everyone. It was a significant…
Beyond the Sound Bites: TV Santa Barbara Brings Election Conversations to Every Screen
Nonprofit media hub offers free, long-form coverage of Santa Barbara’s Mayor and City Council races, now available on television, mobile and connected devices SANTA BARBARA, Calif. | September 2026 | As Santa Barbara voters prepare to choose their next Mayor and City Councilmembers, TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is delivering an extensive slate of locally produced…
805 Focus Gives Santa Barbara County Nonprofits Professional Production and Broadcast Exposure
TV Santa Barbara’s signature nonprofit series enters 2026 fully booked, with 2027 applications opening soon SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) continues its commitment to the local nonprofit community through 805 Focus, a television series that gives Santa Barbara County organizations a professional platform to share their missions, impact and stories. Each year,…
TV Santa Barbara Upgrades to Cablecast
TV Santa Barbara Upgrades to Cablecast: Better Streaming, Better Quality, Better Access Since 1975, TV Santa Barbara has served as Santa Barbara County’s nonprofit community media center — a trusted platform where local voices, local stories, and local issues get the airtime they deserve. As of July 1, 2026, that mission just got a major…
Dolores Huerta Visits TV Santa Barbara for Historic Conversation with Dr. Victor Rios
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — On July 6, 2026, TV Santa Barbara welcomed legendary civil rights leader Dolores Huerta to its studios for a remarkable day of conversation, inspiration, and community engagement. The 96-year-old labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers visited TV Santa Barbara to record a special episode of Sueños to Success,…
Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta to Record Historic Interview at TV Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, CA — June 29, 2026. TV Santa Barbara will welcome legendary civil rights leader and labor activist Dolores Huerta to its studios on Monday, July 6, for a special recording of Sueños to Success, the acclaimed podcast hosted by educator, author, and youth advocate Dr. Victor Rios. The interview will be produced at…
An Evening of Wine & Community at Sunstone Montecito
Presented by TV Santa Barbara Some evenings are meant to be remembered. As the late afternoon light settles over Coast Village Road, guests will gather for an intimate evening of exceptional wine, live music, and conversation inside Sunstone’s newly opened Montecito lounge. On Sunday, May 17 from 4–7 PM, TV Santa Barbara invites you to…
TV Santa Barbara Launches 2026 Online Auction Featuring Local Experiences, Fine Wine, Art, Travel and Sports Memorabilia
SANTA BARBARA, CA — TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region’s nonprofit civic media hub, has launched its 2026 Online Auction, open now through Sunday, May 17. The auction features an extraordinary collection of local experiences, original art, fine wine, travel packages, dining experiences, and sports memorabilia — all in support of community media access across…
TV Santa Barbara Announces Leadership Group to Guide Its Next Chapter in Community Media
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TV Santa Barbara Announces Leadership Group to Guide Its Next Chapter in Community Media Santa Barbara, CA — April 7, 2026 TV Santa Barbara today announced the formation of a new leadership structure—a Board of Directors and Advisory Council bringing together experienced, community-minded leaders committed to expanding the organization’s role in local…
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,…