Don Brubaker, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Food & Drink By Hana-Lee Sedgwick | Fri Aug 14, 2026 | 10:29am

Shining a Spotlight on Female Farmers & Makers

Cherry Bombe and Travel Paso team up to celebrate the women shaping California food & wine.

Visual Arts By Elizabeth Russell, Ann Foxworthy Gallery Co-Director at Allan Hancock College | Fri Aug 14, 2026 | 9:18am

Artist’s “All That Remains” exhibition at Santa Maria’s Allan Hancock College.

Fiesta By Don Brubaker | Wed Aug 05, 2026 | 8:00pm

Meet El Presidente, Saint Barbara, and the Spirits.

In Memoriam By Daniel Ortiz | Mon Jun 29, 2026 | 3:23pm

In late March 2026, Pops and I were enjoying a beautiful sunny day in the courtyard of Cottage Hospital, just

Music By Don Brubaker | Thu May 07, 2026 | 4:28pm

Riviera Music rocks onto the Santa Barbara music scene.

Food & Drink By Don Brubaker | Wed May 06, 2026 | 8:00pm

Surf rat brewer-turned-vintner Zach Petersen breathing life into the Santa Ynez Valley’s tiny and timeless vineyards.

Astrology By Rob Brezsny | Mon Jan 26, 2026 | 1:39pm

Week of January 29.

Year in Review By Don Brubaker | Tue Dec 30, 2025 | 2:33pm

This year’s most-read stories on Independent.com.

Architecturally Speaking By Tim Gorter, AIA, Passive House Certified | Thu Dec 11, 2025 | 1:00am

Passive Houses benefit health as well as sustainability.

Music By Don Brubaker | Thu Oct 09, 2025 | 1:30pm

The Aussie electronic group brings a festival for the senses to the Santa Barbara Bowl.