Local Heroes 2023
The Santa Barbara Independent’s 37th annual celebration of our nicest neighbors.
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The Santa Barbara Independent’s 37th annual celebration of our nicest neighbors.
An ode to the Lemon Festival, the Goodland, and its agricultural roots.
Are the remnants of a 1942 Japanese submarine attack lodged in the Timbers restaurant?
From wildlife rescue to dog training to birth control for rats.
Conservation, education, restoration, and more initiatives are being planned for this historic slice of the Gaviota Coast.
Here’s a look at the Santa Barbara that was, through the lens of our photography team.
Roke Fukumura: baseball star, internment camp survivor, hardworking hometown hero.
Find the perfect seasonal experiences using Santa Barbara’s most complete guide to holiday happenings.
Riding a wave of medical promise, magic mushrooms and other hallucinogens have gone mainstream.
Our annual guide looks at happenings and trends in the world of Santa Barbara education.