TV Santa Barbara

Journalist Panel | Newsmakers with JR

In a special pre-election episode, Julianna Lozada, Sophia Wallace and Josh Molina join the genial host to break down the biggest issues and races facing Santa Barbara vo

Musician | Spencer the Gardener | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Spencer shares his journey in music, starting with the formation of his band, The Tan, and the obstacles he faced, including a serious car accident. He discusses his proj

Journalists Panel | Newsmakers with JR

Kaitlin Sweeney returns to Newsmakers TV to reprise her reporting on the shocking racial discrimination allegations surrounding a UCSB sorority, Josh Molina discusses his

District 4 candidate closing arguments | Newsmakers with JR

Three candidates in the wide-open race for Santa Barbara’s District 4 City Council seat join the genial host to make their closing arguments of the campaign, after the fo

Author | Pico Iyer | The Creative Community with David Starkey

The Mission of TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is to empower people to make media that matters. TVSB provides open access to media technology for companies and individuals who wa

Journalists Panel | Newsmakers with JR

Less than three weeks before the election, Nick Welsh and Josh Molina join the genial host for a Three Amigos episode, as they break down all the latest in the heated cam

Executive Director | Erik Davis | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Erik Davis, Executive Director of TVSB, shares insights on the station's 50-year journey since its inception in 1975. He discusses the challenges faced, the importance of

One on One with Mark Z. Barabak, LA Times on the midterms | Newsmakers with JR

California’s top political columnist returns to Newsmakers TV for in-depth and detailed analysis of how Iran war and Trump’s unpopularity triggered a “red undertow” that

Ask the Mayor: Randy Rowse | Newsmakers with JR

In a new appearance on Newsmakers TV, the outgoing mayor takes on recent conflicts over rent control and downtown, and blames Trump and local partisan politics for the de

Poet | Sean Colletti | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Poet Sean shares his journey into poetry, starting from his struggles with reading and writing. He discovers his passion for poetry through education and mentors. Sean hi

One on One with Assembly Member Gregg Hart | Newsmakers with JR

Assembly member and Santa Barbara Explainer-in-Chief breaks down the confounding complexities of dueling initiatives over a billionaire's tax and discusses his bills on c

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