TV Santa Barbara

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Jun 2026

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TV Santa Barbara provides means for diverse communities to tell their stories, hear each other’s stories, and create new stories together. By providing virtual and physical spaces for individuals and organizations to come together, TVSB creates pathways to collaborate, build relationships, and strengthen our community. Our mission is to empower people to grow as a community by making media that matters.

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June 16, 202629 min

Executive Editor | Nick Welsh | The Creative Community with David Starkey

David Starkey interviews Nick Welsh, exploring his writing journey, including Pulitzer nominations and local government coverage. Welsh shares his opinion piece writing approach, the significance of storytelling, and his editor's role. He discusses housing challenges at UCSB, mental health care shortages, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Welsh emphasizes the need for improved communication from local leaders and the public's engagement with community issues.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 want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

June 12, 202627 min

Santa Barbara’s Budget Bombshell | Newsmakers with JR

The shocking news this week that the city of Santa Barbara has spent through all its budget reserves not only re-shapes debate on major policy decisions, but also instantly transforms the race for mayor and three soon-to-be vacant city council seats, as Josh Molina and Sophia Wallace join the genial host in breaking down a big week of City Hall headlines, including a new plan to regulate vacation rentals, and preliminary approval of a major downtown project by the Music Academy that includes suspension of the once-sacrosanct 45-feet building height limit.

June 9, 202629 min

Author | Anita Perez Ferguson | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Anita Perez Ferguson shares her inspiring journey from a difficult childhood to becoming an author and political figure. She highlights her trilogy, Mission Bells, which reveals the untold stories of California's workers. Ferguson discusses resilience, the importance of education, and representation in literature, reflecting on her government experiences and the significance of community support. The themes of injustice, perseverance, and storytelling encourage others to share their narratives.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 want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

June 8, 202635 min

Journalist Panel June 5, 2026 | Newsmakers with JR

On this week’s edition, our all-star panel of local journalists updates the Trump Administration’s real-life impacts on real people in Santa Barbara County, as Christina McDermott details how thousands of poor and elderly folks suddenly face food scarcity, and Ryan P. Cruz reprises his reporting on new data about federal immigration arrests locally - while Josh Molina has the latest as vote-counting slowly continues after Tuesday’s primary election. Plus: some rare good news about downtown Santa Barbara.

June 2, 202627 min

Harpist | Laurie Rasmussen | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Laurie shares her journey with the instrument, discussing its beauty, costs, and the learning process. She recounts personal stories of performances, the challenges of playing, and the significance of proper technique. Rasmussen highlights her teaching methods, the versatility of her students, and the emotional connection music creates with audiences. She reflects on her travels and memorable experiences, including a lost harp, and offers insights into her teaching philosophy.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 want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

June 1, 202635 min

36 Hours Out: Final Primary Breakdown | Newsmakers with JR

Thirty-six hours before election results begin trickling in, Nick Welsh and Josh Molina join the genial host for a final rundown on the June 2 primary, as the three amigos break down final polling on the governor’s race, last-minute intel on the critical Board of Supervisors race for the Fifth District, the strange dynamics in the Assessor-Clerk-Recorder contest, an unusual challenge to a sitting judge, and a fearless forecast for at least one key match-up.

May 28, 202627 min

One on One with Rick Noguchi | Newsmakers with JR

Rick Noguchi, CEO of California Humanities, joins this week’s edition of Newsmakers TV to discuss the impact of the Trump Administration’s massive DOGE cuts, which slashed crucial federal funding that his non-profit organization has counted on for half-a-century to make grants for programs around the state, including money in Santa Barbara for the Trust for Historical Preservation, the Historical Museum, the Public Library and the International Film Festival, among others. In emergency preservation mode, the group’s board is meeting here this week to strategize about how to keep their programming alive.

May 26, 202629 min

Musician | Glen Phillips | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Glenn Phillips shares insights about his busy touring life and personal milestones, including marriage. He discusses the songwriting process, emphasizing collaboration and the influence of family on creativity. Vocal care and mindfulness play key roles in his music, as he highlights the emotional depth of his work. Phillips also describes a songwriting game that inspires him, showcasing how everyday observations fuel his artistic expression.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 want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

May 23, 202633 min

Journalist Panel | Newsmakers with JR

This week’s laundry list of horrors the Trump Administration is inflicting upon the Central Coast leads off with ICE agents staging home invasions against immigration advocates in Ventura, continues to the government moving local litigation against Sable Offshore into federal court and winds up with the county facing an $11 million bill to pay for health care for poor people, as Ryan P. Cruz, Nick Welsh and Josh Molina join the genial host to also break down the latest news from City Hall, from rent control and the mayor’s race to the collapse of that deal for housing in the Paseo Nuevo mall.Open

May 19, 202628 min

Poet | Emily Lord-Kambitsch | The Creative Community with David Starkey

Emily Lord-Kambitsch shares her journey as a poet and educator, highlighting her upbringing in Santa Barbara and her academic focus on classics and mythology. She discusses her poetry, which delves into themes of spirituality, agency, and personal growth. Cambi reads her work, touching on childhood, yoga, and societal issues, while emphasizing the blend of personal and collective narratives and the significance of humor in addressing serious topics.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 want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv