Celebrating Four Decades of the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’
We’re toasting our 40th birthday by sharing memories and throwing the INDY40 Fest on August 29.
Year: 2026
Santa Barbara Chamber Players Family Concert: “Music Takes Flight” on August 30
Santa Barbara, CA — August 21, 2026 – The Santa Barbara Chamber Players invite families to an exciting afternoon of
National Geographic Explorer Krystle Hickman Reveals Hidden World of Native Bees at SBMNH
SANTA BARBARA, CA—National Geographic Explorer Krystle Hickman is bringing her artist’s eye and knowledge of bee diversity to Santa Barbara
Police Release Suspect Photo, New Details in Montecito Bank of America Robbery
Santa Barbara Police are asking for the public’s help as the search continues for the suspect, who fled on a bicycle.
Full Daytime Closure of Highway 192 Near Carpinteria Continues Monday, August 24
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — A full daytime closure of Highway 192 in Carpinteria is being extended and will continue Monday, August 24
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Smart Husky mix needs a home!
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Chris Ragland for Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most Important Infrastructure Project That No One Is Funding” Explores Ocean Access, Stewardship, and the Future of Coastal Resilience
Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to present “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most
Empowering Christian Colleges to Lead Climate Action
A multi-year initiative launched at Westmont College grew into a vibrant climate advocacy network across Christian higher education. Faith.Climate.Action., a
Humanity Under Siege, Healers Included
Documentary “American Doctor” tells the grim tale of Gazan “Genocidal” cruelty, via firsthand testimony by American surgeons.
Paseo Nuevo Men’s Clothing and Sneaker Shop Robbed, Employee Assaulted Thursday Night
No suspects are in custody after the reported robbery at 805 University at the mall in downtown Santa Barbara.
