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Cover Story By Indy Staff | Tue Dec 30, 2025 | 8:00pm

Year in Photos 2025

A visual look back on a memorable year through the shots of Ingrid Bostrom, Carl Perry, and our contributing photographers.

Cover Story By Izadora Hamm | Tue Dec 23, 2025 | 8:00pm

From music to astronomy to Tai Chi, David Salvia is fascinated by it all.

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed Dec 17, 2025 | 8:00pm

The multifaceted man of many mediums talks about tattooing, murals, music, and more.

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 10, 2025 | 8:00pm

The legendary food writer’s last memoir is about aging in Santa Barbara and elsewhere.

'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.

History By Callie Fausey | Wed Nov 19, 2025 | 8:00pm

Celebrating 150 years of educational excellence, with centuries more to come.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Nov 12, 2025 | 8:00pm

Is the plan for the redevelopment of the downtown Santa Barbara mall being rushed through to approval?

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Wed Nov 05, 2025 | 8:00pm

A look at Santa Barbara’s robot scene, from Chinese restaurants to retirement homes.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Oct 29, 2025 | 8:00pm

Santa Barbara’s spooky local legends reveal the region’s haunted history.