Felony Charges Filed Against S.B. Cleanup Contractor
Hayden Environmental Inc. allegedly overcharged the state $2 million.
Oracle Chairman Donates $50 Million to UCSB
Jeff and Judy Henley make the largest donation UCSB has ever received.
Sowing Environmental Seeds of Success
A report from Environmental Education for the Next Generation's first-ever gala.
Dope Days Are Over?
In the wake of federal raids, Santa Barbara medical marijuana dispensaries face an uncertain future.
Wendy’s Yacht Bashed
February accident in Florida causes $500,000 in damage to News-Press owner's boat.
Jobs Increasing Gradually, Qualified Applicants Scarce
The Workforce Investment Board reported on job growth in Santa Barbara County.
Dope Days Are Over?
In the wake of federal raids, Santa Barbara medical marijuana dispensaries face an uncertain future.
‘California Bike Bandit’ Strikes in Santa Barbara
Stolen road bike worth $6,700 returned to Fastrack Bicycles.
World Saving Made Easy
There is a way we can eliminate the national deficit—maybe even the ...
Goats Fighting Fire
The ping pong table proposed for the library plaza?
Family Flick Night Returns to La Cumbre Plaza in June
Santa Barbara Cocktails for a Cause
Local Home Buying 101
Annual Cancer Prevention Fair to be Held
Viewing Features Saturn, Five of its Moons
Third Graders Host “Activists for Animals” Event
Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center Receives Support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Caring and Sharing Comes to the Calle Real Center
Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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Fringe Beat
Free-form radio at UCSB turns a half century.
High-Flying Dance Shows of the Week
Three hundred kids from the S.B. Dance Institute present Imagine That! while La Petite Chouette takes to ...
Sky-High in a Wheelchair
Disabled veterans soar with Eagle Paragliding.
Bringing Happy Canyon Bordeaux to El Paseo
This Memorial Day weekend, Grassini Family Vineyards opens a tasting room in downtown S.B.
Goldyne and Levin
Joseph Goldyne’s paintings of waterfalls are a fascinating example of “late style.”
Sound of My Voice
This low-budget psychological thriller is fresh, vivid, and proof that you don’t need big money to get ...
Rolling Laughter
In advance of Wanda Sykes's performance at the Chumash Casino Thursday night, The Santa Barbara Independent got ...
2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Pico Iyer to Speak at the Lobero Theatre
The author of The Man Within My Head will appear in conversation with travel writer Don George on Wednesday, May 16.
Historic Homes Tour
For 13 years, the Pearl Chase Society has offered Santa Barbarans a peek into the past.
Santa Barbara Brewers Best in World
Firestone Walker, Telegraph, and Island Brewing companies claim golds and more at World Beer Cup.
Strikeouts and Home Runs
Dos Pueblos High pitcher Luke Loggins helps team vie for Channel League championship.
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