Posts by Erik Davis
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Program Airs Virtually June 17-20 on TV Santa Barbara
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Santa Barbara Committee (MLKSB) will present a virtual celebratory program on TVSB during the Juneteenth weekend, June 17-20. Each year, the committee chooses a theme based on a quote of Dr. King. This year’s quote, pulled from a letter he wrote in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 14, 1963, stated: “We are…
Read MoreTVSB Provides Video Support for CommUnify
On a beautiful night at the Alisal Ranch and Resort in Solvang, and with nearly 200 people in attendance, CommUnify celebrated the 55th anniversary with a Champions Dinner honoring the Santa Barbara Foundation, Robert Freeman and Kelly and Eric Onnen. TV Santa Barbara was proud to produce the impact videos for the evening which helped…
Read MoreTV Santa Barbara Executive Director, Erik Davis, Appears on Santa Barbara Talks
Josh Molina, award-winning journalist and host of Santa Barbara Talks, interviews Erik Davis, Executive Director of TV Santa Barbara. The two discuss TVSB, the region’s community access station since 1974, and other local topics. You can watch the full interview here:
Read MoreTV Santa Barbara Provides Video Services to Support C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser!
TV Santa Barbara produced this impact video for C.A.R.E.4Paws and their 2022 Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser! TVSB’s creative services department also edited three additional videos that aired at the C.A.R.E.4Paws fundraiser on Sunday, May 22 at the Music Academy of the West in Montecito. TV Santa Barbara works with nearly 200 non-profit organizations each…
Read MoreCongressman Salud Carbajal Backs H.R. 6219, the Protecting Community Television Act
Congressman Salud Carbajal, U.S. Representative for California’s 24th Congressional District, has announced that he is co-sponsoring the Protecting Community Television Act, H.R. 6219. The Protecting Community Television Act is legislation which will ensure that community television operations continue to receive the resources they need to educate and inform viewers in the cities and towns where…
Read MoreSanta Barbara Mayoral Debate Video Wins National Award
Newsmakers with Jerry Roberts’ Mayoral Debate program has won first place recognition for best Virtual Event video in the Hometown Media national contest sponsored by the Alliance for Community Media, the organization that encompasses cable access stations across the U. S. The Mayoral Debate, recorded on August 27, 2021, was hosted by Jerry Roberts…
Read MoreTV Santa Barbara Partners with C.A.R.E 4 Paws on a Pet Food Drive
TV Santa Barbara will host a pet food donation drive from April 18 – 30, 2022 in partnership with C.A.R.E. 4 Paws at its Salinas Street studios. TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region’s community media access center since 1974, is collaborating with C.A.R.E. 4 Paws on a drop-off pet food donation drive hosted at the…
Read MoreTV Santa Barbara Partners with Healing Justice SB and Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara to Honor Black History Month
Every week in February, viewers of TV Santa Barbara Channel 17, can watch locally-produced, commercial-free programming that celebrates black history. TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region’s community media access center since 1974, is collaborating with Healing Justice SB and the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara to produce and air impactful local programming…
Read MoreNew Carpinteria show to air on TVSB
Carpinteria’s newest TV show, “Carpinteria Living,” will begin airing in early 2022 on the local access channel, TV Santa Barbara. Hosted by Wade Nomura and Debbie Nomura, the program will highlight the unique offerings of the Carpinteria Valley, including tours of local restaurants, retail stores, local attractions and interviews with people of interest.
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. Day
In light of the worsening Covid-19 infection rates, the Board of the MLK Committee of Santa Barbara has voted to postpone the MLK Day in-person event scheduled for Monday, January 17 in De La Guerra Plaza. Instead, you can find a virtual program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. broadcast on TV Santa Barbara (TVSB)…
Read MoreTV Santa Barbara Welcomes Six New Board Members and Announces the 2021/ 2022 Board of Directors
TV Santa Barbara announces the addition of six new members to the Board of Directors and the appointment of Meighann Helene as Board Chair. TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region’s community media access center since 1974, welcomes six new members to their Board of Directors. TVSB welcomes Laura Treat, Regina Ruiz, Courtney Frazer, Don Katich,…
Read MoreTV Santa Barbara Flags Fly Above State Street
Thanks to Downtown Santa Barbara’s State Street Flag Program, TV Santa Barbara flags flew above State Street from June 23 to June 30 for the first time in the organization’s 74 year history! Just look up – you’ll see a beautiful addition to the vibe of Downtown Santa Barbara, the fluttering colorful flags of the…
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