Santa Barbara County Receives Distinguished Budget Award for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, January 21, 2026 0 25 Article rating: No rating The County of Santa Barbara was conferred with a prestigious award for its budgeting. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the County of Santa Barbara the Distinguished Budget Presentation […] The post Santa Barbara County Receives Distinguished Budget Award for Fiscal Year 2025-26 appeared first on edhat. Read more
Here’s What to Expect at Ghirardelli’s Grand Opening on State Street Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, January 21, 2026 0 27 Article rating: No rating Chocolate lovers in Santa Barbara can expect free treats, discounted sundaes, and a ribbon-cutting celebration when the Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop officially opens on State Street this week. […] The post Here’s What to Expect at Ghirardelli’s Grand Opening on State Street appeared first on edhat. Read more
These 9 California Restaurants Are Among the Top 100 in US, According to Yelp Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, January 21, 2026 0 27 Article rating: No rating California’s celebrated culinary scene earned national recognition, with several restaurants securing spots on Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants of 2026. Yelp, a community-driven platform, announced its 13th annual list of […] The post These 9 California Restaurants Are Among the Top 100 in US, According to Yelp appeared first on edhat. Read more
Ventura Restaurants Roll Out New Plant-Based Menus for Vegan Chef Challenge Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, January 21, 2026 0 18 Article rating: No rating Ventura is embracing plant-based dining for a month as the Vegan Chef Challenge has returned to the city, featuring new vegan dishes from restaurants across the county. The event, which […] The post Ventura Restaurants Roll Out New Plant-Based Menus for Vegan Chef Challenge appeared first on edhat. Read more
Rethinking Wildfire Through Youth Art at Santa Barbara Central Library Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, January 21, 2026 0 28 Article rating: No rating The post Rethinking Wildfire Through Youth Art at Santa Barbara Central Library appeared first on The Santa Barbara Independent. Read more