‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ 2026 Indy Awards for Theater
Shining a spotlight on Santa Barbara’s dramatic dynamos and behind-the-scenes superstars.
Year: 2026
From Salvador to Santa Barbara
Twenty-five years of Brazilian arts in the Solstice celebration.
Dining in the Dirt
Outstanding in the Field returns to Ojai roots on June 24 with Chef Diego Moya of Little Mountain.
Traditional Publishing Isn’t Dead
Lazarus Media Publications, led by former Luna Café owner Reg Van Hirtum, is seeking new fiction work.
AI Nasti-Gram Riles 5th District Race
The social media post transformed Santa Maria into a Gotham City apocalypse populated by hordes of non-white urban zombies standing in ominously long food lines.
Santa Ynez Chumash Museum Launches New Temporary Exhibit, Audio Tour and ‘Second Thursday at the Museum’ Lecture Series
SANTA YNEZ, CA – May 27, 2026 — The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center has officially launched a
State Attorney General Wins Settlement in ‘Predatory’ Realty Scheme
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office joined in the legal battle against the Florida-based real estate company MV Realty.
Ashlee Buzzard Murder Case Moving to Santa Maria Courthouse
The woman accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, appeared in Lompoc court for another preliminary hearing setting on Wednesday.
Wonderful Indy Awards
What a wonderful event the Indy awards were last Monday night!
One Space Battle After Another
Action trumps story in ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’, but Baby Yoda oozes charm.
