Meet the 2025 Fido Photo Contest Winners!
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Me, My Mayan Parrot, and a Red-Tailed Hawk
Friendships are not just for humans.
How to Find Your Lost Dog
Master finder Onalisa Hoodes explains her tried-and-true methods.
A Profound Culture Change at the Santa Barbara County ‘Pound’
Director Sarah Aguilar replaces “burnout with belonging, and blame with curiosity.”
The Last Grooming Tool You’ll Ever Need
The StripHair Gentle Groomer, developed in Santa Ynez and adopted worldwide, is manufactured in American and made to last.
La Primavera Fundraising Event Unveils Fiesta Poster and Honors Santa Barbara Leaders
The Fiesta spirit lives on through artists, dancers, and the community.
Santa Barbara Wedding Guide 2025
Wedding destination set for S.B., bold and dramatic trends, considerations to keep or change your maiden name, and the resource guide.
Not Horsing Around
People really ‘are’ better with horses, finds The Horse Project Santa Barbara.
Empathy and Equity: Central to the Mission
New series highlights job openings across a variety of fulfilling career paths.
Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition
The Independent’s annual education guide takes a close look at Santa Barbara learning.
