‘Swing for a Million’ Fundraiser Unlocks $1 Million Toward Softball Upgrades at Santa Barbara’s Elings Park
The community reached the $200,000 goal necessary to release a million-dollar pledge for renovations.
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UC Santa Barbara’s Women’s Rugby Captures Its First National Title
The team wins the Rugby 7s National Tournament in the Challenger Division in Indianapolis.
Polo Returns to Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club for 115th Season
The 2026 season kicks off with a win from Klentner Ranch.
Shark Chases Foil Surfer Off Santa Barbara Coast
Santa Barbara soil surfer Ron Takeda was chased by a shark for about three to four minutes during a 20-mile run from Campus Point to Carpinteria.
Jugglers Catch Fire at 50th Annual Isla Vista Juggling Festival
The event drew jugglers from L.A. and the Central Coast to raise funds for the nonprofit Standing Together to End Sexual Assault.
Three Years After Life-Altering Injury, Santa Barbara Surfer Collin Bosse Marks ‘Alive Day’
Now 26 and finishing his MBA, Bosse faces ongoing costs for care and recovery, as his family looks to build long-term financial support.
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Rings In 40 Years of Covers with Faulkner Gallery Exhibition
The exhibition featuring decades of cover stories will be on display in the downtown library through May 31, 2026.
Stage Set for Soltopia to Replace Deltopia in Isla Vista After County Crackdown
More than 18 bands and 13 deejay sets are slated for Saturday’s sanctioned spring festival, which promises free food for residents.
Santa Barbara’s Elings Park Has Million-Dollar Opportunity to Renovate Softball Complex
An anonymous donor has pledged $1 million for upgrades if the park can raise $200,000 by May 1, 2026.
California Senate Leader Monique Limón Recognizes Six Women of the Year in Santa Barbara County
Women from Carpinteria to Santa Maria were recognized for their outstanding work and service to their communities at the annual celebration held during Women’s History Month.
