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Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz, photos by Elaine Sanders | Wed Jul 08, 2026 | 8:00pm

Having a Ball: Santa Barbara Celebrates the World Cup

Soccer fans showed up to bars, restaurants, and public places in droves to cheer on their teams in the world’s biggest sporting event.

Cover Story By Callie Fausey | Wed Jul 01, 2026 | 8:00pm

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden celebrates 100 years and looks to the next century.

Cover Story By Indy Staff | Wed Jun 24, 2026 | 8:00pm

More than 50 $9 sandwiches are now being served at 35 restaurants across town until July 1.

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed Jun 17, 2026 | 8:00pm

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice 2026 burns brighter than ever.

Cover Story By Tiana Molony & Callie Fausey | Wed Jun 10, 2026 | 8:00pm

A love letter to the animals who make life softer, stranger, and better.

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

Celebrations, drag history, and long-lost bars.

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed May 27, 2026 | 8:00pm

Shining a spotlight on Santa Barbara’s dramatic dynamos and behind-the-scenes superstars.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed May 20, 2026 | 8:00pm

Gauchos ace Jackson Flora keeps up the legacy of big-league hurlers coming through Santa Barbara.

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed May 13, 2026 | 8:00pm

The reigning matriarch of Santa Barbara’s plein air painting scene has a new exhibit, “Capturing Our Time,” on view at Sullivan Goss Gallery.

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg & Matt Kettmann | Wed May 06, 2026 | 8:00pm

Santa Barbara Culinary Experience brings a weeklong celebration of world-class food and wine to town.