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

Celebrations, drag history, and long-lost bars.

'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.

Cover Story By Jim Buckley | Wed Sep 03, 2025 | 8:00pm

This annual book sale aims to help refund Planned Parenthood.

Cover Story By Oscar Gutierrez | Wed Aug 13, 2025 | 9:00pm

Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez tells his family’s story of immigrating to Santa Barbara.

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 18, 2024 | 9:00pm

Thomas Tighe is leaving the Santa Barbara–based, globally impactful nonprofit aid agency.

Cover Story By Indy Staff | Tue Nov 26, 2024 | 9:00pm

The “Santa Barbara Independent” honors the heroes living among us.