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.
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Goleta’s Octobots Robotics Advance to World Championship
A second-place finish at the State Championships sends the student robotics team to global competition in Houston— if they can raise $50,000 to get there.
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.
Goleta’s Octobots Robotics Team Heads to State Championship
Built on community support and a startup-style approach, the Goleta-based Octobots will compete in Anaheim after ranking among the top 60 teams in the region.
Trader Joe’s Named No. 1 Employer as Santa Barbara Workers Define Its Appeal
Ranked atop ‘Forbes’s 2026 list, the Monrovia-based grocer draws a wide cross-section of Santa Barbara workers — many of whom say the job is as much community as it is paycheck.
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.
24/7 Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara Closes Permanently
VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital on Haley Street, one of only two 24/7 emergency pet hospitals on the South Coast, shuts its doors following construction last year.
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.
