Year in Photos 2025 Cover Story By Indy Staff A visual look back on a memorable year through the shots of Ingrid Bostrom, Carl Perry, and our contributing photographers.
Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Is Officially Back Community By Christina McDermott Folks are welcome to wade into the chilly Pacific on January 1 at Leadbetter Beach.
Santa Barbara County Closes Part of East Beach After Sewage Spill Public Safety By Christina McDermott The Santa Barbara County Health Department announced the closer of East Beach from ¼ mile east to ⅛ west of the Mission Creek outfall.
Santa Barbara Law Enforcement Arrests Ashlee Buzzard For First Degree Murder in Daughter Melodee’s Death Courts & Crime By Christina McDermott
Body of Missing Vandenberg Village Girl Melodee Buzzard, 9, Recovered and Mother Arrested Courts & Crime By Christina McDermott
‘The People vs. the Golden State Killer’ Is an Inside Look at One of the Most Notorious Serial Killers in California History Books By Tessa Reeg