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Arts & Life
Arts, festivals, neighborhoods and the civic calendar: how Santa Barbara spends its days.
Friday, October 2, 2026
SANTA BARBARA
Lobero Theatre Addition Moves Forward With Landmarks Backing
The Historic Landmarks Commission supported a roughly 10,000-square-foot rear addition and forwarded the project to the Planning Commission.
Hannah Lindqvist, Community reporter · September 28, 2026
GOLETA
Goleta Lemon Festival Completes Weekend at Girsh Park
The two-day festival ran Sept. 26 and 27 with free admission, a classic car show and the citrus celebration's familiar weekend rhythm.
Hannah Lindqvist, Community reporter · September 28, 2026
SANTA BARBARA
Electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle Wraps Its Summer Season
The all-electric circulator ran May 29 through Sept. 7, linking the Harbor, the Zoo, the train depot and downtown for 50 cents a ride.
Samuel Ortiz, Coast & Environment reporter · September 28, 2026