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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

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

Cover Story By Tyler Hayden & Tiana Molony | Wed Oct 15, 2025 | 11:59pm

The people have spoken, and these are their winners.

Cover Story By Tiana Molony & Indy Staff | Wed Aug 20, 2025 | 8:00pm

Discover the people, programs, and passions keeping our community active, connected, and thriving well past 65.

Cover Story By Camilla Barnwell | Wed Jul 30, 2025 | 8:00pm

The legends behind Santa Barbara’s iconic stage tradition.

Cover Story By Indy Staff | Wed Jan 29, 2025 | 9:56pm

Wedding destination set for S.B., bold and dramatic trends, considerations to keep or change your maiden name, and the resource guide.

Cover Story By Indy Staff | Wed Dec 04, 2024 | 9:00pm

‘Tis the Season 2024 Solvang Voted Second Best Christmas Town in America, an Annual Living Nativity Still Strong After 34

Cover Story By Tyler Hayden | Wed Oct 16, 2024 | 9:00pm

Our annual list of ballot-box champs.

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 Indy Staff | Wed Jun 05, 2024 | 9:00pm

Celebrating Santa Barbara’s furry, scaly, blubbery, and feathery friends.