School Shooting Threat to Santa Maria Schools Made via Facebook
Further investigation revealed that suspect did not have access to firearms.
Celebration of Life Ceremony Scheduled for Mark “Marky” Meza, Jr.
The 21-year-old former Carpinteria resident was killed in the Borderline shooting.
Jennifer Doudna Talks Gene Editing
She's confident the controversial technology will be used for good.
Phone Scammers Target Businesses
Pretend to have a delivery that just needs some cash or a wire transfer.
Former Ataris Bassist Pleads Guilty to Real Estate Scam
Michael Davenport faces up to 30 years in prison.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Names New Interim Executive Director
Lisa Murphy Rivas replaces Victoria Juarez, the new CEO at Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation.
Water Managers, County Wrangle Over Lake Cachuma Supply
In some ways, the South Coast is in a worse drought fix than in 2014.
‘Kidding’: Jim Carrey Doing What He Does Best
Series offers a revelatory interrogation into the limits of control, without shortchanging viewers on laughter and tears along the way.
The S.B. Questionnaire: Laurel Phillips
Talking babies and miracles with the artist, midwife, and founder of the Santa Barbara Birth Center.
Cops’ Shop Moving to Farmers Market Spot?
Planning Commission finds Cota Street Lot best location for new police station.
Bucket Brigade’s Abe Powell Named Citizen of the Year
Leader of volunteer responders honored by Montecito Association.
‘Transformer’: Interview with Transgender Weightlifter Janae Marie
Documentary chronicles Matt “Kroc” Kroczaleski’s journey from male to female.
Old Sails Given Second Life As Surfboard Bags
Jeff Wapner returns home to Santa Barbara to create his new company.
Gourmet Goodies at Hook & Press Donuts
Owner John Burnett hones his gourmet morning treats for sell-out crowds.
UCSB's Comeback Falls Short Against Cal State Bakersfield
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Full Circle with Habitat for Humanity
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Midterm Election Night 2018
Santa Barbara voters threw themselves into this year’s mid-terms with record setting passion, spurred into action by the first two years of President Donald Trump. Here's our take on county and statewide election results: independent.com/midterm2018/
SBCC to Host Three Community Input Meetings
WAFWA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Monarch Butterfly Conservation Management Plan
Announcing Community Meetings to Address Housing and Homelessness
Goleta Sanitary District Honored at Statewide Conference
Goleta Education Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
Governor Brown, Attorney General Becerra and CARB Chair Nichols Lead National Coalition Demanding Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal to Eliminate Nation’s Clean Car Standards
Cal Lutheran President Emeritus Dies
Abaseh Mirvali Appointed Executive Director and Chief Curator of Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
BLM Central California District accepting nominations for Resource Advisory Councils
Righetti Range Improvement Burn Planned
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s K-9 Unit Needs Your Vote
Halloween Parking Permit Program for City of Goleta Residents
Commercial Spiny Lobster Fishery Closed in State Waters Around Anacapa Island Due to Public Health Hazard
Goleta Sanitary District Board Receives Prestigious District of Distinction Platinum Level Accreditation
Scholarship Foundation Will Begin Accepting Applications on October 15
Notice of Vacancy on the Goleta Water District Board of Directors
Welcoming Habitat for Humanity's New CEO
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Free Health Fair
Stephanie Ramirez Zárate Joins SBEF Board of Directors
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