Can You Complete the Independent’s Puzzle?
Though we had our big birthday block party back on August 29, we’ve been celebrating all year long. From our
Year: 2026
Dos Pueblos Girls Volleyball Sweeps Rival San Marcos in Non-League Contest
Dos Pueblos completed a rare sweep of rival San Marcos.
Santa Barbara City Council Split, but Rent Stabilization Ordinance Moves Forward
After a disagreement over affordable housing exemptions, the ordinance was advanced in separate 4-3 votes.
Santa Barbara Supes Formally Condemn Feds’ Intervention on Sable Offshore’s Behalf
Tuesday’s vote comes as the Houston oil company digs up its pipeline to inspect corrosion “anomalies” without the county’s clearance.
Overnight Camping to Resume on Portions of Santa Rosa Island on October 14
Channel Islands National Park will reopen Water Canyon Campground and designated backcountry beach camping areas in the northwest and southwest quadrants
Honoring History and Heart: Riviera Ridge School Celebrates 88th Founder’s Day and Extraordinary Educator Tenure
In joyful tradition, The Riviera Ridge School held its annual Founder’s Day Assembly last Friday, celebrating 88 years in Santa
Women Winemakers & Culinarians Foundation Launches 2026 “Pink Wines for the Pink Ribbon” Campaign Benefiting BCRC
The Women Winemakers & Culinarians Foundation is bringing its Pink Wines for the Pink Ribbon campaign back to Santa Barbara County this October, uniting
Santa Barbara Supervisors Target ‘Cat’ Burglars with New ‘One, You’re Done’ Law
New ordinance makes the possession of just one catalytic converter without proof of ownership grounds for criminal prosecution.
EDC Files Lawsuit Challenging New Trump Administration Special Permit for Defective Central Coast Pipelines
Federal agency again waives safety standards for pipeline that failed in 2015 and caused a historic spill on the California coast
UC Santa Barbara Students Return to Isla Vista, Where El Niño Threatens Cliff Collapse
What risk do Del Playa Drive residents face this year, and what are people doing about it?
