The Angry Poodle’s Birth Story
How our column emerged from a merger and nails the plot every Wednesday morning.
Year: 2026
Tanya Spears Guiliacci Is the Voice of the ‘Independent’
After being hired as our receptionist at age 19, she’s still on the front lines at the Indy’s office manager, 36 years later.
Tenants and Landlords
It isn’t easy making it in Santa Barbara. It has always been that way.
Santa Barbara Taking Baby Steps Toward Solving Sheriff’s Office Overtime Crisis
The supervisors adopted a raft of Grand Jury recommendations as Brown cautioned more “difficult discussions” are ahead.
Meta to Pay $17 Billion — and Limit ‘Likes’ for Teens — in Social Media Settlement with States
California will get over $2 billion from Meta as part of a proposed settlement in a 47-state social media addiction case. The trial kicked off just last week in a federal court in Oakland.
Bob’s Well Bread Brings Back Its Rosh Hashanah Challah
Preorder now for September 11 and 12, the bakery’s round challah makes a sweet addition to the Rosh Hashanah table.
Lompoc Farm Forgiven for Failing to Pay Taxes on Farmstays
Santa Barbara supervisors vote 3-2 to erase the nearly $66,000 in transient occupancy taxes and penalties owed by Dare 2 Dream Farm.
Bishop Diego Edges Laguna Blanca in Five Sets
Both teams will continue Tri-Valley League play on Thursday, as Bishop Diego will take on Villanova Prep at the Brick House, and Laguna Blanca will host St. Bonaventure.
Full Belly Files | Giving the Toast: A Journalist’s Job Hazard and Honor
Reflecting on my speech at Sta. Rita Hills wine pioneer Richard Sanford’s dinner last week; plus, stories you may have missed.
Richelle’s ‘Indy’ Origin and Highlights
This week, our editor and overseer of this staff and community highlight, Marketing & Events Manager Richelle Boyd, shares her
