2026 - The Santa Barbara Independent

Opinion By Carol Bornstein | Wed Mar 04, 2026 | 5:15pm

Did We Have to Cut Down 400 Trees to Get More Housing?

The mitigation measures do not compensate for the loss of habitat, food webs, and ecosystem functions resulting from the loss of more than 400 trees.

Housing By Callie Fausey | Wed Jun 17, 2026 | 1:32pm

Santa Barbara School Board Approves Lease to Developer for Teacher Housing Development

The Tatum property near San Marcos High School will include 106 units of income-restricted housing.

SBIFF By Keith Hamm, UCSB's 'The Current' | Tue Feb 10, 2026 | 12:55pm

UC Santa Barbara Student Documentary on California Grizzlies to Screen at SBIFF

“The Bear Beneath” covers the untold story of the extinction of California grizzlies due to overhunting and habitat loss, and the feasibility of their managed recovery at three wilderness locations.

Best Bet By Terry Ortega | Thu May 14, 2026 | 12:39pm

Free Masterclass with Acclaimed Hollywood Musician

Free Masterclass with Acclaimed Hollywood Musician and Symphony Principal Flute Amy Tatum Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM Trinity

Announcement By Santa Barbara Unified School District | Wed Jun 24, 2026 | 10:49am

Santa Barbara Unified Approves 106-Unit Affordable Housing Project for District Staff

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara Unified’s Board of Education approved an agreement to build 106 affordable apartments near San

Film By Leslie Dinaberg | Fri Mar 13, 2026 | 2:00pm

See the Stars Under the Stars at the Santa Barbara Arlington’s Free Academy Award Party

Special red carpet VIP event begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Comedy By Terry Ortega | Sat Jan 31, 2026 | 10:14pm

Laurie Douglas Santa Barbara Comedy Valentine Show

The spectacular Laurie Douglas comes to Santa Barbara, headlining a special Valentine’s Comedy Show on Thursday, February 12th. Hosted by

Anuncios By Santa Barbara Unified School District | Wed Jun 24, 2026 | 10:51am

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Bárbara aprueba un proyecto de 106 unidades de viviendas asequibles para el personal del distrito.

SANTA BÁRBARA, California — El Consejo de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Bárbara aprobó un acuerdo para construir

Housing By Christina McDermott | Sun Jul 05, 2026 | 9:29am

Fifty Condos Coming to Santa Barbara’s North La Cumbre Road

The County Planning Commission approves tract map change for the three-story “use-by-right” project at the former site of Hope Community Church.

Announcement By Santa Barbara Symphony | Tue Feb 17, 2026 | 12:49pm

Santa Barbara Symphony Announces Winners of the 2026 Youth Concerto Competition

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — February 12, 2026 — The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce the winners of its

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