Music in the Valley, Magic in the Making
An enchanting beginning for MÁS, a new nonprofit by Grey Bear Erickson.
Year: 2026
Santa Barbara Orchard Housing Project Receives Prestigious Planning and Design Award
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 31, 2026 — The Orchard, a proposed 65-acre master-planned community bordered by Hollister Avenue and Highway
Viva La Chumash
Why not establish a new tradition by honoring the Indigenous people who were here first? For example, Fiesta could alternate its annual marshal by selecting a representative from the Chumash community every other year.
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.
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.
