Why Bikes and Bazookas Don’t Mix in Santa Barbara
A new bike path opens, but will they come?
Year: 2026
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
Ten Thousand Steps for Mental Health at Alma Rosa Winery in Buellton
The annual Peace of Mind fundraising walk benefitting One Mind and Mental Wellness Center returns on May 31.
Why Museums Matter to Our Communities
Every community needs places where people can pause, reflect, and reconnect with something deeper and more enduring. Museums serve this role every day.
Home with a Small-Town Feel
Nestled among the hedges on one of the smallest streets in Santa Barbara, it’s not surprising that this cozy home appealed to an artist from a small town in England.
The Masterpiece Life of Meredith Brooks Abbott
The reigning matriarch of Santa Barbara’s plein air painting scene has a new exhibit, “Capturing Our Time,” on view at Sullivan Goss Gallery.
