Library Night Live Brings the Michael Towbes Library Plaza to Life, Raising More Than $160,000 for Literacy Programs
Santa Barbara, CA — The Michael Towbes Library Plaza came alive Thursday evening as more than 200 guests gathered for
Year: 2026
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association’s “What’s Happening Downtown” Update
Santa Barbara, CA – The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to wrap up May and
Elly Elevates Santa Barbara Events
If you attended the Indy Awards in person, or some of our other in person events over the past year,
The Real Story We Refuse to See About Homelessness
What kept me unhoused for so long wasn’t a lack of effort. It was a mix of policies and systems that make stability hard to reach and easy to lose.
Dirk Langer for Governor
I am a resident of Santa Barbara and would like to inform you that I am running for the Office of Governor as a write-in candidate in the June 2 primary.
A Walk Through the Years
I just want to say what a wonderful display of Independent covers that you put together at the Faulkner Gallery.
A Rare Bid to Unseat a Santa Barbara County Judge
Private attorney Luis Esparza is challenging Judge Thomas Adams, whose 44-year career has been marked by multiple achievements and recent controversy.
Judicial Elections: Choosing the Future of Justice
My choice is Luis Esparza.
Flower of Youth
Monday May 25, Memorial Day, my husband, Brian, and I decided to do our favorite walk, Shoreline Park.
Wildfire Preparedness Is Becoming Essential for Insurance Protection
Insurance has become one of the most significant challenges facing homeowners and homebuyers across Santa Barbara County. What was once considered a routine step in the homeownership process is now a critical factor in real estate transactions, particularly in wildfire-prone areas.
