Bishop Diego Sweeps Fresno-Edison to Reach CIF-State Regional Semifinals
The Cardinals will play at Central East of Fresno on Wednesday.
Year: 2026
Santa Barbara City Council Checks Progress of Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Councilmembers weighed in as the city moves forward with plans for a finalized draft in June.
Foothill Fire in Cuyama Valley Triggers Evacuations
Firefighters from Santa Barbara and Kern counties and Los Padres National Forest are responding to grassland blaze that started Tuesday afternoon.
Teenagers with Fireworks Suspected of Starting Farren Road Fire West of Goleta
A 19-year-old was booked in Santa Barbara County jail on suspicion of starting the half-acre blaze, which triggered an evacuation warning in the area on Tuesday night.
Santa Barbara Police Department’s Co-Response Team Honored with Thomas Guerry Award
The awards coincide with the looming layoff of the county’s head co-response coordinator.
Kyle Slattery for Auditor-Controller
It is with pleasure that I endorse my friend and trails colleague Kyle Slattery for Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller.
How Many Times?
It’s odd that the Independent failed to report that Mitchell Grant Grote was arrested in 2023 for critically stabbing in the neck another man, even though it covered that 2023 incident.
Women’s Fund Awards an Eye-Popping $1.275 Million to 10 Nonprofits
Collective giving circle with 1,451 members funds has huge impact.
Environmentalists’ Lawsuit Challenging Restart of Pipeline at Center of Refugio Oil Spill Removed from Santa Barbara Court
With the help of the Trump administration, Sable Offshore moves the Environmental Defense Center’s legal challenge to federal court.
Costly Blunder of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant
If past is prologue, extending Diablo Canyon will be a costly blunder.
