Man Found Dead at Santa Barbara’s Alameda Park
First responders found the 65-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground near a bench Friday morning, according to police.
Year: 2026
Poetry Connection: Connecting with 11-Year-Old Takunda Chikowero
Winner of the MLK Jr. Poetry Competition for ages 6-12, Chikowero will read his poem at the Arlington Theatre celebration on Monday, January 19.
All Booked | Books Make the Best Gifts
The ‘Indy’ staff sounds off about the books our Editor-in-Chief gifted us for Christmas.
Three Santa Barbara Wineries to Watch at Garagiste Fest
Rooted Vine, Barieau, and Fate’s Lieutenant pouring at 12th annual Southern Exposure event in Solvang on February 6 and 7.
Midwestern Roots of Fates’ Lieutenant Wine
How Jeff Wooledge works a corporate job in Michigan while making wine in Buellton.
Second Gen Winemaker Bingo Wathen’s Barieau Wines
The son of Foxen Winery’s co-founder started his own Santa Barbara County brand in 2015.
Mixing Art and Ocean into Rooted Vine Cellars
How Iaon Pohlit parlayed his wine tour experience into Solvang’s newest tasting room.
Affordable Housing
Stability in today’s housing market is fragile.
ON the Beat | Beethoven on the Brain, on the Town
Santa Barbara pays homage to Beethoven piano music, courtesy of the Santa Barbara Symphony and Camerata Pacifica, Tommy Castro gets and delivers the blues.
Chicagoan Charm and Power, Back for More
CAMA’s “International Series” of major touring orchestra concerts continues with the return of the mighty “big five” member, the Chicago Symphony.
