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Cover Story By Callie Fausey, Christina McDermott & Emily Vesper | Wed Jun 03, 2026 | 8:00pm

Parading with Pride Around Santa Barbara County

Celebrations, drag history, and long-lost bars.

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

Santa Barbara’s annual guide to holiday happenings.

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

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

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

This annual book sale aims to help refund Planned Parenthood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice shines bright at 50.