The Santa Barbara Writers Conference, established in 1973, has become a hub for writers over the past 50 years. It offers workshops and networking opportunities, creating a supportive community. Participants enjoy memorable interactions with renowned authors and benefit from the resources provided. Despite changes in venues and leadership, the conference's mission to nurture writers and celebrate their craft remains steadfast, serving both aspiring and established writers.

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

On this week’s episode, the Three Amigos discuss the two most consequential ways the Trump regime inflicts damage and pain on Santa Barbara County, as Nick Welsh reprises his latest reporting in the Independent about Sable Offshore, the rogue oil company that has restarted pumping offshore oil through a disputed and antiquated pipeline that already has caused one major local spill, and Josh Molina breaks down a blockbuster News-Press.com investigation that shows how cooperation between Sheriff Bill Brown and ICE on immigration deportations has been closer than previously known. Plus: reflections on the latest “No Kings” demonstrations.

Timothy Bottoms shares stories from his new book, reflecting on his childhood fishing experiences in Santa Barbara and the influence of his father. He recounts humorous fishing adventures, the excitement of catching halibut, and the values of patience and kindness. Bottoms also discusses his acting career, including his work in Hollywood and a reading from his book that connects his life experiences to his writing.

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

On the eve of the third major “No Kings” protest, Christina McDermott returns to Newsmakers TV to reprise her reporting on how organizers have built a broad pro-democracy coalition that will be in evidence at demonstrations across the county this weekend, and Josh Molina and Ryan P. Cruz break down the latest housing news from Santa Barbara City Hall, where the latest data provides a gloomy outlook about efforts to build more affordable units, while council members this week fork out thousands for a consultant to begin implementing rent control. Plus: Josh’s latest scoop on Chik-fil-A.

Host David Starkey engages with poet Ruben Lee Dalton about the emotional power of poetry and its ties to personal experiences. Ruben shares reflections on father-son relationships, nature, and the Vietnam War. Significant life events inspire his work, including a touching poem about his father and a memorable night with his son. The conversation highlights writing as therapy and music's role in healing, culminating in a performance that captures themes of loss and remembrance.

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

As pro-democracy opposition to the Trump regime broadens, a new wave of student energy is helping fuel the next big “No Kings” rally, scheduled for March 28 in Santa Barbara’s Alameda Park, as UCSB and SBCC leaders Tallula Borman and Calli Fonua join Ian Paige of Indivisible SB for a conversation with the genial host about the importance of civil society action, the cruelty of ICE’s deportation crusade and the connection of popular protest to the November mid-terms.

In a special Newsmakers TV episode, Independent columnist Nick Welsh reprises his exclusive reporting about the fast-moving Sable Oil story, as California faces off with Trump amid war with Iran.

On a new episode of Newsmakers TV, our All-Star Panel of Leading Local Journalists braves the perils of Friday the 13th to break down the top news stories of the week in Santa Barbara.