Indy Origins: The 30-Year Hobby Job That Has My Heart
Our longtime food (and arts) writer’s reflections on a lifetime of writing for the local.
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The Maoist Collective That Changed Santa Barbara Media
The beginning, end, and enduring legacy of the “Santa Barbara News & Review,” which birthed the “Santa Barbara Independent.”
The Angry Poodle’s Birth Story
How our column emerged from a merger and nails the plot every Wednesday morning.
A Look Back at Our First Issue Ever
Here are some highlights from the November 26, 1986 debut of the “Santa Barbara Independent.”
Tanya Spears Guiliacci Is the Voice of the ‘Independent’
After being hired as our receptionist at age 19, she’s still on the front lines at the Indy’s office manager, 36 years later.
Drag Kings from Beyond Descend on Santa Barbara
The earthlings were delighted by moonlit heartthrobs and sexy aliens.
Celebrating Four Decades of the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’
We’re toasting our 40th birthday by sharing memories and throwing the INDY40 Fest on August 29.
Written Off: Men in Santa Barbara County Jail Learn to Tell Their Own Stories
An “Indy” reporter’s journey leading a writing group inside a men’s unit at the County Jail.
A Different Odyssey in the Making
Documentary highlights the odyssey to break free from the criminal justice system.
Before the First Bell Rings
Eleven health tips for the new Santa Barbara school year.
