- The Santa Barbara Independent

Food By Ingrid Bostrom | Mon Oct 05, 2026 | 5:04pm

Carpinteria Hosts a Lively Scene of Avocado Green

An insider’s take on a favorite community festival.

Food By Madeline Slogoff | Tue Sep 29, 2026 | 9:42am

40 fun facts to celebrate 40 years of the California Avocado Festival.

Drink By Madeline Slogoff | Mon Sep 28, 2026 | 4:30pm

Sip and celebrate with cocktail collaborations all of October.

Fiesta By Xavier Pereyra | Wed Aug 05, 2026 | 8:00pm

The “Indy” art director takes a bite into his Fiesta family history.

Drink By Anya McCue | Wed Jul 15, 2026 | 1:30pm

Comedy benefit show at La Lieff Winery features animal adoptions and stand-up.

Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Jun 29, 2026 | 1:51pm

State of Mind Café unveils plans for space designed specifically for the disability community in Santa Barbara.

Drink By Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Fri Jun 12, 2026 | 1:31pm

Grassini Gives Back announces 15th season of charitable giving with the goal to raise $50,000 for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.

Drink By Hana-Lee Sedgwick | Thu May 14, 2026 | 9:30am

The annual Peace of Mind fundraising walk benefitting One Mind and Mental Wellness Center returns on May 31.

Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Mar 30, 2026 | 11:47am

Barista bragging rights go to Robert Bertha.

Community By Richelle Boyd | Fri Mar 20, 2026 | 1:17pm

The first event of its kind on the Central Coast is at the Marjorie Luke Theatre on March 28.