‘Delay’ Is a Double-Edged Sword
Trying to speed the time to trial is counter to the interests of justice for both the accused and the people of the state.
Year: 2018
Women’s Fund Awards $535,000 to Area Nonprofits
Nonprofits serve women, families, and/or children.
Moving Back to a Montecito Danger Zone
A homeowner who lost almost everything wants to rebuild in a neighborhood where 11 people died on 1/9.
City of Santa Barbara Approves Historic Granny Flat Ordinance
Council green-lights auxiliary dwelling units citywide, except in extreme-fire-hazard zones.
Santa Barbara City Cops Chase Away Canna-bus
The owner of the mobile dispensary is claiming ignorance.
Central Coast Organizations Raise Money for Underserved Disaster Victims
805 UndocuFund, CAUSE, and MICOP have their sights set on an $8,000 goal.
Spike in Valley Fever Not Related to Disasters
County health official said recent uptick came before this winter’s fire and floods.
Endorsements, June 2018
From the Westside of S.B. to Washington, D.C., the Independent’s picks.
Santa Barbara City College Has Its #MeToo Moment
A chemistry professor is facing backlash after raising concerns about a guest lecturer.
San Marcos Video Threat Lands in Juvenile Court
New details have emerged about a handful of chat-room boys connected to threats of violence against fellow female students.
