- The Santa Barbara Independent

Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Mon Dec 23, 2024 | 12:12pm

Hillside House Shines the Light on Abilities in Santa Barbara

Magical holiday lights and decorations open to all through the end of December.

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

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

Business By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Dec 16, 2024 | 4:38pm

New merchants open at the Bird Refuge site.

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.

Business By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Dec 09, 2024 | 2:42pm

Story poles go up for Surfliner Inn; The Palms restaurant is approved; and Linden Square is set to open in 2025.

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.

Animals By Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Tue Nov 12, 2024 | 12:03pm

A celebration of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area’s first anniversary.

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.