TV Santa Barbara

Singer & Musician | Kimberly Ford | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Kimberly Ford shares her musical journey, highlighting the influence of choir teachers and family support. She reflects on her early experiences with folk guitar and vari

Boys Band Panel | Newsmakers with JR

Politics and policy collide, just over six weeks before the election, as Nick Welsh, Josh Molina and Ryan P. Cruz join the genial host to dissect the latest City Hall bra

Editor-in-Chief | Marianne Partridge | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Exploring Community Journalism with Marianne Partridge Marianne Partridge, editor of the Santa Barbara Independent, shares her journey from the horse racing industry to

District 4 Candidate Debate | Newsmakers with JR

The four candidates (Jason Dominguez, Genevieve Taft-Vazquez, Devon Wardlow, Monte Wilson) vying to replace Kristen Sneddon in District 4 answer questions about their pos

Writer | Gerald DiPego | The Creative Community with David Starkey

The Journey of a Storyteller: Gerald DiPego's Writing Career Gerald DiPego shares his journey from childhood storytelling to a successful writing career. His first movie

One on One with Monique Limon | Newsmakers with JR

Santa Barbara’s homegrown Senate President pro Tempore reflects on Sacramento’s political and legal response to the constant, unpredictable and vicious attacks by the mob

2026 Santa Barbara Mayor Debate | Newsmakers with JR

The candidates to succeed Mayor Randy Rowse discussed and disputed finances, the future of downtown, rent control, and other key issues facing the city.

Poet | Phill Taggart | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Phil Taggart shares his journey as a poet and radio host, highlighting his connection to the Ventura community. He discusses his brother Rick's battle with mental illness

Journalist Panel | Newsmakers with JR

On a new episode of Newsmakers TV, our All-Star Panel of Top Local Journalists dissects the big SB mayoral debate and City Council’s crucial vote to advance the State Str

Co-Owners | Jen Lemberger & Greg Feitt | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Jen Lemberger and Greg Feitt join David Starkey on The Creative Community to discuss their new ownership of Chaucer's Books and share their vision for the store's 50th an

District 6 City Council Candidate Jason Carlton | Newsmakers with JR

Small business owner Jason Carlton reflects on what he learned from his last, unsuccessful, race for Santa Barbara's District 6 City Council seat, and discusses some of t

Journalist Panel | Newsmakers with JR

Kaitlin Sweeney returns to Newsmakers TV this week to discuss her scoop raising serious questions about city permits at the Eastside doggie day care facility where a bull

District 6 Council candidate Anabella Lehnel | Newsmakers with JR

In the four-way race to represent downtown and nearby neighborhoods in the city council's District 6, notary and small business owner Anabella Lehne breaks down her oppos

Author | Julie Dillemuth | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Join author and poet Julie Dillemuth as she shares her insights into the challenges of writing picture books and the importance of spatial thinking skills. Discover the c

Journalists Panel | Newsmakers with JR

Julian Lozada joins the gang for a new episode of Newsmakers TV, reprising her reporting on back-to-school week for the Santa Barbara Unified School District, which faces

Kristen Sneddon Mayoral Front-runner | Newsmakers with JR

In first campaign interview, mayoral front-runner talks politics and policy of rent control, State Street and budget, jabbing at chief rival Eric Friedman for consistentl

Poet | Shirley Lim | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Shirley Lim delves into the world of poetry, discussing its accessibility and impact on everyday life. The poet shares her journey, influences, and writing process, highl

Journalist Panel | Newsmakers with JR

Our All-Star Panel of Top Local Journalists is back with a new episode of Newsmakers TV, breaking down Santa Barbara's most consequential and entertaining news stories.

Writer | Cynthia Carbone Ward | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Cynthia Carbone Ward shares her writing journey, focusing on personal storytelling and community engagement. She reflects on her experiences as a writer and teacher, disc

Journalists Panel | Newsmakers with JR

It’s deadline day for candidates running for mayor and city council in Santa Barbara, and with a majority of seats at City Hall up for grabs, Josh Molina joins the genial