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TV Santa Barbara Announces New Board Appointments, Emeritus Honors, and Advisory Board Members Following 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Erik Davis | July 9, 2025

Santa Barbara, CA — TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region’s nonprofit community media center, is pleased to announce a series of exciting leadership updates following its milestone 50th Anniversary Celebration and recent Board of Directors meeting. These appointments reflect TVSB’s continued growth and deep commitment to amplifying local voices and media innovation in the community.…

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TV Santa Barbara Celebrates its 50th Year of Broadcasting and Sharing Truth and Empowerment

By Erik Davis | June 23, 2025

TV Santa Barbara Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary Through Honorees and Entertainment at SOhO – by Ella Bailey Television by the people, for the people! The mission of the Santa Barbara local news channel, TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), is to empower people to make media that matters. Commemorating 50 years of broadcasting since its inception in…

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TV Santa Barbara's Online Auction Now Open

Support TV Santa Barbara’s Online Auction

By Erik Davis | May 27, 2025

TV Santa Barbara Launches Online Auction to Celebrate 50 Years of Community Media Santa Barbara, CA – May 22, 2025 – TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is excited to announce the opening of its Online Auction, now running through Sunday, June 15, 2025. This special event coincides with TVSB’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser, taking place…

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Golden Reflections: TV Santa Barbara's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser.

TV Santa Barbara’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser.

By Erik Davis | May 4, 2025

The Cocktail Hour and Awards Dinner portion of the evening is now SOLD OUT — thank you for the overwhelming support! But the celebration is far from over… There’s still plenty of space to join us for a sweet slice of our 50th birthday cake and an unforgettable 70s-themed After Party starting at 8:00 PM. TV Santa…

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TV Santa Barbara’s Online Auction is Open!

By Erik Davis | April 22, 2025

Don’t Miss These Unforgettable Auction Items. Bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive local treasures. The Online Auction to Benefit TV Santa Barbara opens Friday, May 23rd and runs through our Golden Anniversary Celebration, closing Sunday, June 15th. Place your bids and support a great cause! 

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Golden Reflections: TV Santa Barbara's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser.

Golden Reflections: TV Santa Barbara’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Fundraiser, Auction and Dance Party!

By Erik Davis | April 20, 2025

The Cocktail Hour and Awards Dinner portion of the evening is now SOLD OUT — thank you for the overwhelming support! But the celebration is far from over… There’s still plenty of space to join us for a sweet slice of our 50th birthday cake and an unforgettable 70s-themed After Party starting at 8:00 PM. TV Santa…

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Rick Steves

A Journey with Rick Steves Celebrated TV Santa Barbara’s 50th Year of Broadcasting

By Erik Davis | March 26, 2025

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.…

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An Evening with Rick Steves Photo Gallery

By Erik Davis | March 3, 2025
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Renowned Travel Expert Rick Steves Celebrates TV Santa Barbara with Special Appearance

By Erik Davis | February 11, 2025

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…

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Renowned Public Television and Radio Personality Rick Steves to Kickoff TV Santa Barbara’s 50th Anniversary of Community Broadcasting at the Arlington Theatre.

By Erik Davis | January 6, 2025

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…

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Santa Barbara City Council Candidate Forums

Santa Barbara City Council Candidate Forums: Districts One and Three to be Livestreamed

By Erik Davis | August 19, 2024

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…

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TVSB Broadens its Reach by Adding Podcast Channel

By Hollie Collins | July 25, 2024

To gear up for the grand opening of their much awaited downtown podcast studio, TV Santa Barbara has launched their own podcasting channel showcasing fresh and engaging podcasts from local talents, along with audio versions of well-established shows such as “The 805 Focus” with Cynder Sinclair. Dive into new original content like “Not If, But…

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