Calling Out the County
A jury is deliberating whether a former executive was discriminated against and wrongfully fired.
Salary Watch: County of Santa Barbara
What the top three employees for the County of Santa Barbara make.
Housing Trust Secures Half-Mil
The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara—a nonprofit financing agency that works to increase affordable housing opportunities ...
Vote Yes on Measure S
The Independent endorses the half-cent tax to build a new Santa Barbara County jail.
Man Man Gets Experimental at SOhO
The Philadelphia-based psych-rock group will co-headline a show with Costa Mesa’s The Growlers this Sunday, September 5.
Ray LaMontagne Gets Spacious on God Willin’
The singer/songwriter will co-headline the Santa Barbara Bowl with David Gray this Sunday, September 5.
Truck Crash Investigation
The driver was cited for 17 vehicle code infractions since 2001.
AA Bondy
Presented by Club Mercy. Read More
Conversations on the Effects of Gator Roll and the Curiosities of History
Impound Policy Gets Second Look
Under fire for "targeting" illegals, chief to consider 20-minute grace period. Read Story
Wastewater in Seawater
The EPA proposes a ban that would prevent large ships from dumping sewage anywhere close to California's shores.
Up Close with … Ed Kowalczyk
The Live frontman and longtime Ojai resident opens up about parting ways with his band and going solo for his new record.
S.B. Wine Industry
Viticulture has been one of the most dramatic “growth” industries in Santa Barbara County for the last 30 years.
Run for Life
S.B. Triathlon runner returns after beating cancer.
Summer of Search and Rescue
The recent spike in trail incidents is a cause for concern.
Should a driving without a license ticket have a 20-minute grace period before impound?
Unemployment Benefits Blues
Getting checks is a fraught and disconnected process.
Live Culture Lounge and Café
Coffee, yogurt, wine, and good times in Paseo Nuevo.
Escape to the Eastern Sierra
The Double Eagle Resort and Spa in June Lake offers outdoor adventure, R&R.
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