Santa Barbara Fentanyl Dealer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Overdose Death
Dillon Johnson was originally charged with murder in connection with the 2022 fentanyl-induced overdose of Matthew Dyet.
Month: August 2025
Santa Barbara Supervisors Weigh Vaccine Gaps as Federal Policy Unravels
Supervisors respond to grand jury report revealing lack of reliable data on homeschooled children and incarcerated people.
Maya’s Social Media Magic
If you haven’t followed us on Instagram yet (@sbindependent) or any of our other social media, then you have been
Fireworks Explode in Colors of Love at Center Stage Theater
Yulia Maluta’s multicultural showcase is a call to unite humanity through the performing arts.
Red Flag, High Heat Warnings Issued for Santa Barbara County as Gifford Fire Nears Containment
All evacuation orders and warnings have been canceled in Santa Barbara County as incident commanders push to complete a line around the fire and suppress hot spots within.
Play Date Series for Adults Comes to Santa Barbara
The three-day series promises ‘laughter, movement, and creative exploration.’
Santa Ynez Girls’ Volleyball Sweeps Dos Pueblos 25-12, 25-13, 25-15
Athena Bardakos was a bright spot for Dos Pueblos with four aces.
Auction Invitations Sent to Bidders for Battistone Foundation Properties
Two apartment buildings are home to 200 elderly residents.
Santa Barbara City Council Works Out Plan to Distribute $500k to Immigrant Services
The city plans to give $130,000 to the Immigrant Legal Defense Center, and the remainder will be granted through the Fund for S.B.
Jacaranda Apartments Get a $3.5 Million Loan from Santa Barbara City Council
Housing project for 63 units for moderate and low-income households.
