From red carpets on the American Riviera to platform safety overhauls and national policy decisions, this week’s coverage reflects the…
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Kate Hudson Takes Center Stage Friday Ahead of SBIFF’s 41st Festival Finale
From Kate Hudson’s Arlington Artist of the Year honor presented by Gwyneth Paltrow to the star-studded closing night premiere of…
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Creating Sentimental Decorating and Joyful Rituals Inside Your Home
How a home decor curator helps women over 40 create meaningful and safe spaces where they live.
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Trump Administration Dismantles America’s Climate Safeguards in Sweeping EPA Rollback
When science denial drives federal policy, the consequences are not theoretical — they are catastrophic for public health, the economy,…
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Michael B. Jordan Commands the Stage at SBIFF’s Outstanding Performer Tribute
Thursday night at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre, Michael B. Jordan received the 2026 Outstanding Performer of the Year Award. Presented…
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We Need a Little Justice: ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4 Surges With 9M Global Views in Opening Week
Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer returns with a powerful Season 4 debut, pulling 9 million global views and 75.9 million hours…
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Stellan Skarsgård Honored with 2026 Montecito Award at SBIFF
At SBIFF, Stellan Skarsgård received the 2026 Montecito Award, presented by Josh Brolin. Red carpet attendees included John Corbett, Bo…
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James Van Der Beek’s Final Act: When Fame Isn’t Enough to Fight a Broken Healthcare System
James Van Der Beek, beloved actor of Dawson’s Creek, died at 48 after battling cancer. Beyond his iconic roles, he…
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Rain or Shine, SBIFF Celebrates Coogler, Safdie, Trier, and Zhao as Directors of the Year
Even through the rain, SBIFF’s 41st festival celebrated directors Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value),…
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A Celebration of Cinema: DiCaprio, Penn, and Del Toro Honored by Paul Thomas Anderson at SBIFF
Fresh off a week celebrating rising talent, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival turned its focus to legacy, honoring Leonardo…
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“Hooked on Screens?” Discord’s Safety Overhaul Lands Amid Lawsuit Storm
As *SW News* reported in *“We’re Basically Pushers,”* courts are weighing claims that platforms deliberately hooked kids. Against that backdrop,…
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Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Chase Infiniti ,Wagner Moura, Wunmi Mosaku,Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Teyana Taylor Headline SBIFF’s Virtuosos Winners
Honored at SBIFF’s Virtuosos Awards, Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Amy…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival Returns with Star Power, Global Premieres, and Expanded Programming
Santa Barbara buzzes with red carpets, premieres, and international filmmakers as the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival unfolds February…
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Everything You Need To Know About Gaslighting—Straight From The Mouths Of The Experts
Dealing with a narcissist? All the facts about gaslighting to keep your sanity in check.
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Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds California’s New Congressional Map
The Supreme Court unanimously allowed California to use new, voter-approved congressional districts that favor Democrats, denying an emergency appeal from…
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