ABOUT US
The Santa Barbara Channels, came into existence on January 1, 2003. We are a non-profit corporation with a community based Board of Directors. We operate both Public Access (Channel 17) and Educational Access (Channel 21) channels as part of the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) channels authorized by the Federal Communications Act in the cable franchise areas served by Cox Communication.

SBCHANNELS.NET
GreenScreen It!
The video sharing website SBChannels.net was launched in the Summer of 2008 to expand the access of local citizens to state of the art community building and video communications technologies as implemented by the Santa Barbara Channels. The new Media Lab for flash video production gives members professional quality production tools and training for new methods of programming and distribution.

COMMUNITY TELEVISION 17 COMMUNITY ACCESS
Access for the South Coast
Channel 17 Community Television provides a televised forum for legal, non-commercial speech; a First Amendment beacon, a channel in which citizens and organizations can create and disseminate information. The Chamber of Commerce, Navy League, Coastal Housing Coalition, and the Red Cross have produced programs for Channel 17. Community Access television is a great resource for non-profits to get greater visibility in our community while spreading awareness.

SANTABARBARATV 21 EDUCATION, CULTURE & ARTS
More of what you're looking for!
Santa BarbaraTV 21 provides programming important to our community. Consider Santa BarbaraTV 21 your televised gallery of local arts and your VIP seat at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. Our Creative Community series has won multiple national awards. The programming aired on Santa BarbaraTV 21 comes from local educational institutions including SBCC and UCSB. Their shows range from documentaries, lectures, revolutionary research symposiums, interviews, to coverage of school events and artistic performances.

VISION STATEMENT
The Santa Barbara Channel's vision is that we are a valued and integral part of the cultural, social and educational life in our diverse community through effective use of our media sources.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Santa Barbara Channel's mission is to provide citizens with access to television and other electronic media resources in order to facilitate public dialogue, free speech and participatory democracy; foster local creativity, education and culture; and reflect our diverse community.

LOCATION
The Santa Barbara Channels
414 East Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 963-3893
Fax: (805) 962-3703


BUSINESS HOURS
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 AM to 5 PM
Tues 9 AM to 2 PM

PRODUCTION HOURS
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 11 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM
Saturday 9:30 AMto 6 PM