Indy Origins: Terry Ortega’s Move from Travel Consultant to Calendar Queen
When our calendar editor settled down, the ‘Independent’ became her kingdom.
Year: 2026
Unlocking Student Potential: Mathnasium Opens New Center in Santa Barbara, CA
Mathnasium Learning Centers, an internationally known franchise with over 1,300 math-tutoring centers worldwide, has opened a new center in Santa
Not in My Back Yardi
Macy’s has been sold out from under the noses of Santa Barbarans to a charity horse for City Hall coffers.
Santa Maria Barbecue and Music Festival returns in September
The expanded event features barbecue tastings, a beer festival and more than 20 bands over three days.
El Condado de Santa Bárbara recibe la designación “Prohousing”
La designación estatal reconoce las políticas de vivienda del condado y brinda acceso a nuevas oportunidades de financiamiento.
County of Santa Barbara Awarded Prohousing Designation
State designation recognizes County’s housing policies and provides access to new funding opportunities.
Community Environmental Council Opens Fall Climate Stewards Course Registration
Seven-week program turns the climate-concerned into climate leaders.
Santa Barbara to Host Inaugural California Ocean Summit, Uniting the State’s Top Ocean Scientists, Policymakers, Investors, and Innovators
Registration is now open for the inaugural California Ocean Summit, a landmark three-day convening taking place December 9–11, 2026, in
Observatory Opens for Partial Lunar Eclipse
The Westmont Observatory opens to the public for a near total lunar eclipse on Thursday, Aug. 27, beginning at 8:30
Overnight One-Way Traffic Control for Utility Work on Highway 150 Set to Begin August 31
Travelers will encounter overnight utility work operations on Highway 150 (Rincon Road) near Carpinteria beginning Monday, August 31. Work will
