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Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were spotted in Santa Barbara on Sunday. 805 UndocuFund, an organization that helps run the Rapid Response ...

Jessica Shea is a seasoned travel writer based in Santa Barbara. The information below is from her on-site tour of this property. Fun facts and finds from our hotel tour: The hotel hosts a ...

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — A nationwide immigration enforcement blitz launched by the Trump administration over the weekend has sparked fear and uncertainty in Santa Barbara, where ...

At the conclusion of the second, Costner — a Santa Barbara local who co-wrote, directed, produced and stars in the film — will participate in a Q&A moderated by SBIFF executive director Roger ...