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The Maoist Collective That Changed Santa Barbara Media

The Maoist Collective That Changed Santa Barbara Media

Indy 40 By George Thurlow

The beginning, end, and enduring legacy of the “Santa Barbara News & Review,” which birthed the “Santa Barbara Independent.”

A Look Back at Our First Issue Ever

A Look Back at Our First Issue Ever

Indy 40 By Matt Kettmann

Here are some highlights from the November 26, 1986 debut of the “Santa Barbara Independent.”

The Angry Poodle’s Birth Story

The Angry Poodle’s Birth Story

Indy 40 By Nick Welsh

How our column emerged from a merger and nails the plot every Wednesday morning.

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Tanya Spears Guiliacci Is the Voice of the ‘Independent’

Tanya Spears Guiliacci Is the Voice of the ‘Independent’

Indy 40 By Tanya Guiliacci

The Thundering Hooves of the Carrizo Plain Tule Elk

The Thundering Hooves of the Carrizo Plain Tule Elk

Animals By Chuck Graham

Drag Kings from Beyond Descend on Santa Barbara

Drag Kings from Beyond Descend on Santa Barbara

Community By Christina McDermott

The Western States and the Story of Women’s Right to Vote

The Western States and the Story of Women’s Right to Vote

Living By Kathleen Rogers

Indy Origins: Terry Ortega’s Move from Travel Consultant to Calendar Queen

Indy Origins: Terry Ortega’s Move from Travel Consultant to Calendar Queen

Indy 40 By Terry Ortega

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Art with Heart: Santa Barbara’s Slingshot Studio Hosts ArtFest 2026

Art with Heart: Santa Barbara’s Slingshot Studio Hosts ArtFest 2026

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Santa Barbara Lets Its Pride Shine

Santa Barbara Lets Its Pride Shine

Photo By Story & photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Indy Origins: Jim Buckley Brought Sports to the ‘Independent’

Indy Origins: Jim Buckley Brought Sports to the ‘Independent’

Indy 40 By Jim Buckley

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Community

Drag Kings from Beyond Descend on Santa Barbara

Drag Kings from Beyond Descend on Santa Barbara

Community By Christina McDermott

Art with Heart: Santa Barbara’s Slingshot Studio Hosts ArtFest 2026

Art with Heart: Santa Barbara’s Slingshot Studio Hosts ArtFest 2026

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Santa Barbara Lets Its Pride Shine

Santa Barbara Lets Its Pride Shine

Photo By Story & photos by Ingrid Bostrom

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History

The Western States and the Story of Women’s Right to Vote

The Western States and the Story of Women’s Right to Vote

Living By Kathleen Rogers

Celebrating Four Decades of the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’

Celebrating Four Decades of the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’

Indy 40 By Indy Staff

What We’re Losing in the Santa Rosa Island Fire

What We’re Losing in the Santa Rosa Island Fire

Wildfire By Taylor Viens, Executive Director of the Chrisman California Islands Center

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My Life

In Santa Barbara: The Oldest Stories for the Newest World

In Santa Barbara: The Oldest Stories for the Newest World

My Life By Elena Ilina Nicklasson

Saying Goodbye to Santa Rosa Dorm

Saying Goodbye to Santa Rosa Dorm

My Life By Matt Kettmann

More than a Place

More than a Place

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

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Animals

The Thundering Hooves of the Carrizo Plain Tule Elk

The Thundering Hooves of the Carrizo Plain Tule Elk

Animals By Chuck Graham

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes One Capybara, Announces Another Has Cancer

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes One Capybara, Announces Another Has Cancer

Animals By Callie Fausey

A Wine Tasting for Humans, a Treat Tasting for Dogs

A Wine Tasting for Humans, a Treat Tasting for Dogs

Drink By Tiana Molony

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Adoptable Pets

Juniper

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Andrew & Socks, Marcus, and Tommy

Andrew & Socks, Marcus, and Tommy

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Social pup needs a home!

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Travel

Santa Barbara Is Making the Bed-and-Breakfast Cool Again

Santa Barbara Is Making the Bed-and-Breakfast Cool Again

Travel By Tiana Molony

The Quiet Spell of Castle Combe

The Quiet Spell of Castle Combe

Travel By Tiana Molony

California Golden Getaway

California Golden Getaway

Travel By Josef Woodard

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Society Matters

Community Comes Together at Goleta Dam Dinner

Community Comes Together at Goleta Dam Dinner

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

The First Fiesta in Montecito Event is a Big Hit

The First Fiesta in Montecito Event is a Big Hit

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Lotusland’s ‘Botanical Splendor’ Fundraiser Delights 500 Guests

Lotusland’s ‘Botanical Splendor’ Fundraiser Delights 500 Guests

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

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Science & Tech

From Santa Barbara Schools to 22 Million Students: How ParentSquare Connected the Dots

From Santa Barbara Schools to 22 Million Students: How ParentSquare Connected the Dots

Business By Tyler Hayden

The Race to Save Golden Rockweed

The Race to Save Golden Rockweed

Science & Tech By Chuck Graham

Gaucho Racing Competes at Michigan International Speedway

Gaucho Racing Competes at Michigan International Speedway

Science & Tech By Sonia Fernandez, UCSB’s ’The Current’

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Cardio Confidential

Suit Up, Get Zapped: Inside Santa Barbara’s EMS Workout Studio, EMS Body Atelier

Suit Up, Get Zapped: Inside Santa Barbara’s EMS Workout Studio, EMS Body Atelier

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Still Dancing After All These Years

Still Dancing After All These Years

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Pool Shark: SUP Fitness at Anderson Aquatics

Pool Shark: SUP Fitness at Anderson Aquatics

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

Bishop Diego Edges Laguna Blanca in Five Sets

Bishop Diego Edges Laguna Blanca in Five Sets

Sports By Victor Bryant

SBART Press Luncheon: Fall Sports Teams Make First Impressions

SBART Press Luncheon: Fall Sports Teams Make First Impressions

Sports By Victor Bryant

San Marcos Drops Opener to a Talented Dana Hills Team, 56-10

San Marcos Drops Opener to a Talented Dana Hills Team, 56-10

Sports By Xavier Pereyra

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The Cannabis Corner

Unpacking the Origins of 4/20

Unpacking the Origins of 4/20

Cannabis By Ella Heydenfeldt

A ‘Merry’ Jane Holiday Gift List

A ‘Merry’ Jane Holiday Gift List

The Cannabis Corner By Leslie Dinaberg

Iration x Autumn Brands Launch Party

Iration x Autumn Brands Launch Party

Cannabis By Leslie Dinaberg

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Outdoors

A Future in Full Bloom

A Future in Full Bloom

Cover Story By Callie Fausey

As Snake Sightings Increase Across California, Dog Trainers Promote Prevention

As Snake Sightings Increase Across California, Dog Trainers Promote Prevention

Pets & Animals By Tiana Molony

Point Conception Institute: The ‘Living Laboratory’

Point Conception Institute: The ‘Living Laboratory’

Outdoors By Keith Hamm

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Art

Get Out and Sketch, Santa Barbara

Get Out and Sketch, Santa Barbara

Art By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

All for Art for All

All for Art for All

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

How Art Opens the Mind

How Art Opens the Mind

Arts & Entertainment By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s ’The Current'

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Business

Lompoc Farm Forgiven for Failing to Pay Taxes on Farmstays

Lompoc Farm Forgiven for Failing to Pay Taxes on Farmstays

Business By Christina McDermott

Santa Barbara County Green-Lights Film Commissioner Role

Santa Barbara County Green-Lights Film Commissioner Role

Business By Jean Yamamura

Colliers Facilitates $11.3 Million Sale of Kellogg Square in Santa Barbara

Colliers Facilitates $11.3 Million Sale of Kellogg Square in Santa Barbara

Announcement By Colliers

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Education

Santa Barbara Unified Starts School Year with New Focus on ‘Tech with Intent,’ ‘Culture of Care’

Santa Barbara Unified Starts School Year with New Focus on ‘Tech with Intent,’ ‘Culture of Care’

Education By Callie Fausey

Providence School’s Prayers Answered with New Campus in Santa Barbara

Providence School’s Prayers Answered with New Campus in Santa Barbara

Education By Izadora Hamm

The Fight for UCSB’s Las Maestras Center

The Fight for UCSB’s Las Maestras Center

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

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