Housing Element and Civil Rights Meet Up in Goleta
City Council and Planning Commission hold second meeting to attempt zoning for lower-income homes.
Year: 2023
Book Review | ‘Romantic Comedy’ by Curtis Sittenfeld
Curtis Sittenfeld’s last novel takes on the world of romance, late-night-TV style.
The Death Knell for Dormzilla?
UC Santa Barbara put out a request for alternative designs to the Munger Hall mega-dorm.
2023 After-School Activities Guide
Let the S.B. Independent’s 2023 After-School Activities Guide help you find the ideal after-school activity for your child.
Unexpected Lessons in Parenting
Santa Barbarans share their stories of discovery.
I’m Not Santa Barbara’s Ted Lasso
My memories of coaching kindergarten soccer, an awful, awesome experience for young parents.
TechWise SB Tackles Excessive Screen Time
Santa Barbara doctors, parents, and educators help kids create healthier relationships with technology.
The Mountain Lion that Changed the World
Beth Pratt, California executive director of the National Wildlife Foundation, talks about P-22, his legacy, and his inspiring role in building the world’s largest wildlife crossing.
Kids and a Clean Home: Not Impossible
Seven tips and tricks to get your family’s living space in order, and then keep it that way.
Keeping the Country Character of Goleta and Avoiding ‘Builders Remedy’
To keep what’s left of the country feel of Goleta is to fight vigorously against sprawl, which means we need to look at infill projects. This may increased densities in certain areas, but it makes sense to keep a mix of open rural space with relatively dense suburban areas in order to avoid sprawl.
