2026 - The Santa Barbara Independent

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Santa Barbara City Budget Back on Track for June 30 Adoption

Councilmembers ironed out the final details of a “precariously balanced” budget during a special hearing on June 23.

Politics By Nick Welsh

Former state senator Abel Maldonado regrets the “top-two” voting system he’s responsible for passing in 2010.

Letters By Robert Baruch, New Britain, CT, UCSB '71

None of Donald Trump’s stated goals for starting a war with Iran were achieved.

Announcement By City of Lompoc

Lompoc, CA – May 2026 – Just in Time For Summer, Explore Lompoc is inviting travelers, including couples, grandparents, families with

Announcement By California Department of Justice

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Energy Commission (CEC) Chair David Hochschild today sent a Notice of Intent to

Transportation By Nick Welsh

Alaska Airlines is offering early seating to passengers wearing pride colors.

Anuncios By Ciudad de Santa Bárbara

La Ciudad de Santa Bárbara invita a residentes y visitantes a celebrar el Cuatro de Julio con un día completo

Announcement By City of Santa Barbara

The City of Santa Barbara invites residents and visitors to celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of

Anuncios By Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara, California – 23 Junio de 2026 – Con la llegada del Día de la Independencia, el Departamento de

Letters By Petrine Mitchum, Santa Ynez

Thank you to 5th grader Aria Maiani for bringing the plight of the critically endangered vaquitas to the attention of readers.