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

How to Be a “Good” Tourist, Gain a Global Perspective, and Truly Explore Other Ways of Living Were Among the Topics Highlighted
By 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. TVSB is a nonprofit operator of two community access television channels, 17 and 71.

TVSB’s Executive Director Erik Davis and Board of Directors Chair Meighann Helene introduced the January 21 event at the Arlington Theatre, lifting TVSB as a necessary platform and source of local information. Helene noted that it is more important now than ever to support local media in a time where public messages are being highly filtered. Both noted that TVSB’s mission is to “empower people to make media that matters — for the people, by the people.” Through discount video services, opportunities for youth, and supporting other nonprofits, TVSB lifts up local voices as well as positively teaches and broadens perspectives.