California Voters Are About to Elect a New State Superintendent. It’s Barely on the Radar
Nearly a third of California voters are undecided in the race for state superintendent of public instruction.
Year: 2026
Five Californians Exposed to Andes Hantavirus in Cruise-Ship Outbreak
State officials say five residents are known to have come into contact with the MV ‘Hondius’ or its passengers.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Legal Alert to State and Local Agencies: Immigration Status Verification Not a Requirement for HUD Grants Recipients
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a legal alert informing state and local agencies that they are not required to verify the
Rancheros Visitadores Present $166K Check to the Cancer Foundation After Their Annual Ride Through Solvang
Santa Barbara, CA – On May 2nd, hundreds of riders and their horses paraded through the streets of Solvang and
Why Bikes and Bazookas Don’t Mix in Santa Barbara
A new bike path opens, but will they come?
Preliminary Design Review Board Hearing for Proposed New Anthem Church and Changes at Christ Lutheran Church on May 26 at 3:00 p.m.
GOLETA, CA May 14, 2026 – The City of Goleta’s Design Review Board (DRB) will be conducting a Preliminary Design level review
Endorsements for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election
The “Santa Barbara Independent” presents its endorsements for California governor and other state, federal, and local races, as well as the City of Santa Barbara’s Measure A.
AI at Center of Santa Barbara Sex Crimes Case
A city resident is convicted under a new California law that combats computer-generated child abuse materials.
Boys’ Tennis Playoffs: Dos Pueblos and San Marcos Advance to CIF Finals
The CIF Championship matches are set for Friday.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Honors Personnel and Community Members at Annual Awards Ceremony
Santa Ynez, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office recognized members of the agency and community during its annual Recognition
