Plans Afoot
There are plans afoot to build a Costco gas station smack in the middle of Goleta on Santa Barbara-owned property. It is a terrible idea.
Year: 2026
Santa Barbara Foresters Rally Past Alaska Goldpanners to Win 11th NBC World Series Title
The victory secured the Foresters’ first NBC World Series title since 2022.
A Positive Impact
At the end of the day, this was a matter between two consenting adults.
Energy Independence
Energy independence isn’t a slogan — it’s a supply chain.
When the Teachers Aren’t Safe Either
Discrimination didn’t always announce itself with a slur. More often, it appeared in patterns — in who felt welcome, whose voices were trusted, and whose concerns were questioned.
Foresters Blank Junction City 7-0, Advance to NBC World Series Championship Game
The Foresters will now face the Alaska Goldpanners In the Championship game on Saturday.
Burgled in the Santa Barbara ‘Burbs
‘Independent’ reporter Callie Fausey recounts a car break-in and crime stats in the city.
Santa Barbara Symphony Team Earns Prestigious Industry Awards
Marie Hébert and Ella McGowan honored by Association of California Symphony Orchestras.
From Led Zeppelin to Saving Grace
Robert Plant and new band Saving Grace bring their “Up The Sharp End” tour to Santa Barbara Arlington on October 1.
Lompoc Theatre Project Receives $6 Million Gift From Cheryl Goldberg
The boulder goes over the hill: theater now on the brink of full funding.
