Christina McDermott, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Housing By Christina McDermott | Mon Apr 13, 2026 | 3:18pm

Orcutt Housing Project Hits Dead End on Road to Annexation

The Richards Ranch development team could still pursue a plan-B builder’s remedy project on the same site.

Housing By Christina McDermott | Wed Apr 08, 2026 | 9:18am

Plans are expected to speed up the permitting process.

Courts & Crime By Christina McDermott | Tue Apr 07, 2026 | 9:45pm

Jorge Luis Jijon-Lagara, 39, was arrested April 2 for attempted murder and stalking.

Video By Maya Johnson & Christina McDermott | Tue Apr 07, 2026 | 9:53am

Isla Vista–based band The Bad Neighbors plays a private show at Indy HQ.

Community By Christina McDermott | Mon Apr 06, 2026 | 4:02pm

The community saw a dramatic drop in medical emergencies and arrests compared to last year’s Deltopia weekend.

Wildfire By Christina McDermott | Fri Apr 03, 2026 | 3:38pm

Vandenberg Air Force Base reports that base firefighters are working to contain the fire.

Courts & Crime By Christina McDermott | Thu Apr 02, 2026 | 3:38pm

Judge Stephen Dunkle said Judge Denise Hippach would hear the defense’s motion to quash a warrant on May 1.

Community By Christina McDermott | Wed Apr 01, 2026 | 11:01am

More than 18 bands and 13 deejay sets are slated for Saturday’s sanctioned spring festival, which promises free food for residents.

Community By Christina McDermott | Sat Mar 28, 2026 | 9:46pm

A strong protest against ICE, Sable, and authoritarianism.

Immigration By Ryan P. Cruz & Christina McDermott | Fri Mar 27, 2026 | 1:53pm

The incident occurred near the jail entrance on March 27; One man was reportedly injured during a pursuit.