Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and
Year: 2026
Joe Rohde Discusses His Book ‘Floating Mountains’ at the CAW
The former Disney Imagineer shares stories from his career and explores creative processes behind his work.
Book Review | ‘Exit Party’ by Emily St. John Mandel
A requiem for an alternate world not unlike our own.
UC Santa Barbara Fall Arts Abound
Across the campus and community, UCSB cultural offerings stretch far and wide.
California Sheriff Broke Election Law by Seizing Ballots, State Supreme Court Rules
The California Supreme Court ruled Sheriff Chad Bianco violated the state’s election law when his office seized ballots from the Riverside County registrar. The ruling comes six weeks before the November midterm election that will determine who controls Congress in President Trump’s final two years in office.
Moodster in a Pool of Reverb and Stage Gaffes
Beck wins points for creative vision and ambition for his “Ride Lonesome” tour, launched at the Santa Barbara Bowl, despite some rickety results.
Calling for Paul Revere
I request the “Independent” become the Paul Revere of our times as we approach the midterms.
Poetry Connection | Connecting with the Low State Writing Salon
Monthly gathering of writers proves to be fruitful.
Two Semi-Trucks and a Lexus Crash on Hwy. 101 in Montecito, Causing Complete Closure of Southbound Traffic
Both lanes of the freeway have reopened after an hours-long closure due to an early-morning crash on Thursday that left 60 gallons of diesel on the freeway.
Santa Barbara County Takes First Step to Reduce Restrictions on Backyard Hives
Supervisor Joan Hartmann builds buzz over a proposal to allow beekeeping in unincorporated areas.
