Santa Barbara Unified, Housing Authority Discuss Plans to Build Housing for Teachers and Staff
The Parma School site on East Montecito Street was selected as the best prospect and could hold 40-45 units.
Year: 2023
Burritos and Books, All Wrapped Up!
The Santa Barbara Independent’s third annual Burrito Week was a delicious success! We had 21 restaurants serving $8 burritos for
The Poodle Cracks: Can 101 Clichés Save State Street?
No easy answers for Santa Barbara’s downtown. Better to kick the can down the road.
Can Santa Barbara City Leaders Make the State Street Promenade Work?
In the interim, the city will reopen one block near The Granada Theatre for one-way traffic.
Poetry Connection Meets Rainbow Connection
A writing workshop in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art galleries.
San Marcos Gets Over the Hump With Victory Over Rival Santa Barbara
San Marcos improves to 5-5 in Channel League play. Santa Barbara drops to 7-3.
Santa Barbara Council Hears Chorus of Renoviction Blues
Bath Street tenants want action to limit how new owners can intimidate them.
New California Gun and Ammo Laws Coming Soon
Higher taxes and tougher concealed-carry licenses are in store for 2024.
Daniel Caesar Brings Dewy Daydreams to the Santa Barbara Bowl
The Canadian singer-songwriter serenaded the crowd with his romantic R&B sound, ranging from his 2016 hits to his brand new 2023 album.
Rep. Carbajal Announces Bill to Fight Climate Change with Emission Fees
Santa Barbara Congressmember stops by Community Environmental Council’s downtown digs to discuss Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend bill.
