Showdown Brewing Between City of Santa Barbara and Harbor Restaurant
Restaurant co-owner John Thyne III sues City Hall over “unconscionable” lease terms and is served with an eviction notice.
Year: 2025
In Memoriam: Alexander Oakes Wood 2009–2025
A Son of Goleta
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County Serves More than 1,000 Local Kids and Families During Holiday Season
Santa Barbara, CA –12/22/25– This holiday season, United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) served more than 1,000 kids and
The Maritime War on Drugs
The President has the authority to conduct military operations for a limited time without explicit congressional approval.
Gauchos Steamroll Portland 79-61 in Final Game of 2025
The Gauchos have a long break before traveling to Cal State Fullerton on January 1.
Oh County, Heal Thyself!
The inescapable irony of the juxtaposition of the lead articles in last week’s Independent, page 7, can no longer be ignored.
The Big Ugly Plan: HUD Creates Chaos and Bad Reform
At last, a homelessness “solution” so bold it required a federal judge to stop it.
Community Members Demand Santa Barbara City College Protect Students from ICE
Immigrant rights advocates and organizers blast SBCC’s Board of Trustees for the college’s lack of response to recent ICE incidents.
Free Acupuncture for Cancer Patients
Matt Pesendian offers complimentary sessions for the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center.
Feds Assert Oversight Authority over Sable Offshore
The federal Pipeline and Hazardous Substance Safety Administration takes pipeline oversight and restart authority away from California’s Office of the State Fire Marshal.
