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Indy 40 By Indy Staff | Fri Aug 21, 2026 | 11:17am

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.

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Aug 19, 2026 | 8:00pm

An “Indy” reporter’s journey leading a writing group inside a men’s unit at the County Jail.

Cover Story By Indy Staff | Wed Aug 12, 2026 | 8:00pm

Stories that consider the bigger questions and tips for making family life a little easier.

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed Jun 17, 2026 | 8:00pm

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice 2026 burns brighter than ever.

Cover Story By Callie Fausey, Christina McDermott & Emily Vesper | Wed Jun 03, 2026 | 8:00pm

Celebrations, drag history, and long-lost bars.