- The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Dec 20, 2024 | 2:33pm

Live Oak Unitarian Helps Community Stay Warm with ‘Chase the Chill’

Hundreds of scarves, hats, socks, and gloves are available at locations throughout Goleta and Isla Vista

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 12, 2024 | 2:40pm

The renowned, trailblazing Santa Barbara County winemaker succumbed to cancer on December 11.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Dec 11, 2024 | 10:26am

The SPACE will host its first seasonal market in downtown Santa Barbara on December 15.

Community By Callie Fausey | Thu Dec 05, 2024 | 11:05am

The national nonprofit Shoes That Fit partners with Santa Barbara residents Liisa and Andrew Primack to give more than 300 students new shoes.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 13, 2024 | 11:51am

The Democratic Party campaign tactician, 48, died late last month in San Luis Obispo.

Community By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Nov 04, 2024 | 1:36pm

Hundreds packed into El Presidio de Santa Bárbara Historic Park to celebrate culture and honor the dead.

Community By Ellery Wakeman | Mon Oct 07, 2024 | 3:04pm

The nonprofit LEAP collaborates with Central Coast businesses and residents during National Diaper Need Awareness Week.

Community By Callie Fausey | Mon May 06, 2024 | 5:08pm

United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County is ceasing operations at the Canon Perdido Street location in June.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 27, 2024 | 9:56am

Santa Barbara’s Community Arts Workshop celebrates the end of a 10-year capital campaign that raised $2 million.