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'Tis the Season By Terry Ortega | Wed Dec 03, 2025 | 8:00pm

‘Tis the Season Listings 2025

Santa Barbara’s annual guide to holiday happenings.

Cover Story By Indy Staff | Tue Nov 25, 2025 | 8:00pm

Local Heroes 2025

The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s 40th annual celebration of community heroes.

Cover Story By Jim Buckley | Wed Sep 03, 2025 | 8:00pm

Balancing the Books

This annual book sale aims to help refund Planned Parenthood.

Cover Story By Oscar Gutierrez | Wed Aug 13, 2025 | 9:00pm

‘We Are Our Ancestors’ Hopes and Dreams’

Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez tells his family’s story of immigrating to Santa Barbara.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Jul 02, 2025 | 8:00pm

An American Dream Fulfilled

As Cody’s Café celebrates its 30th anniversary, owner Martín Renteria reflects on his long road to taking over one of Santa Barbara’s favorite diners.

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 18, 2024 | 9:00pm

Reflecting on 24 Years of Crisis Care at Direct Relief

Thomas Tighe is leaving the Santa Barbara–based, globally impactful nonprofit aid agency.

Cover Story By Indy Staff | Tue Nov 26, 2024 | 9:00pm

Local Heroes 2024

The “Santa Barbara Independent” honors the heroes living among us.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Oct 23, 2024 | 9:00pm

Honoring the Dead, Celebrating Life with Día de Muertos

Making an ofrenda and learning the traditions of Day of the Dead in Santa Barbara.

Cover Story By Indy Staff | Tue Jul 30, 2024 | 9:00pm

Celebrating 100 Years of Fiesta

A comprehensive guide to the history, happenings, and who’s who of Santa Barbara’s century-old celebration.

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg & Jamie Knee | Wed Jun 19, 2024 | 8:00pm

A Golden Celebration for a Golden Anniversary

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice shines bright at 50.

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