On February 5 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), Angelina Jolie was honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award. The award was created…
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Demi Moore, Academy Award nominee and long-time star, walked out to a standing ovation at the Q&A after the screening of her new movie, The…
On Feb. 14 Academy Award-nominated actor Colman Domingo was presented with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s (SBIFF) Montecito Award. Moderated by SBIFF’s own Roger…
“Our team is our family,” says Water Polo Team Captain Kana wolf. “We all make an effort to be there for each other.” The team’s…

A Celebration of Film and Talent: Highlights from the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) took place in downtown Santa Barbara these past few weeks, kicking off on February 4 with a…
“I loved art school, but I felt a calling to be an actor,” said Ralph Fiennes during a conversation with Moderator Scott Feinberg at the…
From the first time he stepped on stage, Dragon Aditya knew he had found his passion. Aditya first started doing theater in the seventh grade.…
Jeff Shelton is a renowned architect based in Santa Barbara, California, known for his unique and bold architectural designs that blend elements of whimsy and…
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) held its annual writers panel on Feb. 8, featuring the writers of some of the biggest films this…
On Feb. 11, 2025, eight actors were honored with the Virtuosos Award at the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The actors being honored…
Macy’s closing at La Cumbre Plaza in 2028 Soon the iconic Macy’s building in La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara is expected to close in…
With winter break right around the corner, it’s the perfect time for beginners and experienced chefs alike to get back in the kitchen and cook…

Santa Barbara’s Future After “Drill, Baby, Drill” Faces a Challenge From Biden’s New Oil Leasing Ban
As the United States waits to see what decisions newly-elected President Trump makes during his administration, the most recent environmental decision came from the exiting…
Dear Readers, Thank you for joining us for the inaugural 2025 edition of The Forge! While 2024 was a momentous year that saw many changes…
Dear Readers, Happy Holidays! As we approach the end of 2024, Santa Barbara High can look back on many historic moments from this year. The…
Donald Trump is the winner of the 60th presidential election, and will become the 47th president of the United States when he is inaugurated on…
Veterans Day was Monday, November 11, resulting in a day off from school. To show appreciation for veterans, SBHS Political Science and Economics teacher William…
The excitement around It Ends with Us quickly shifted from anticipation to controversy following its release on August 9. What started as a beloved book…
Santa Barbara High School is in the midst of construction as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are being installed in the 60s, 70s, and…
Enrollment at Santa Barbara High School and the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) has been in decline. Dos Pueblos has 2,150 enrolled students, San…