Don Brubaker, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Birding By Hugh Ranson | Thu Nov 05, 2026 | 10:21am

The Mysterious Movements of Santa Barbara Birds

A historic wave of Clark’s Nutcrackers and other mountain species brings wonder ― and concern.

About Us By Don Brubaker | Wed Nov 04, 2026 | 4:44pm

We hope you had a safe, dry, and fun Halloween weekend full of celebrations! For the past few years, the

Best Of S.B. By Don Brubaker | Wed Oct 21, 2026 | 8:00pm

2026 Best of Santa Barbara® Drinking By Tiana Molony | October 22, 2026Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Illustrations by Ben

Best Of S.B. By Don Brubaker | Wed Oct 21, 2026 | 8:00pm

2026 Best of Santa Barbara® Eating By Tiana Molony | October 22, 2026Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Illustrations by Ben

Best Of S.B. By Don Brubaker | Wed Oct 21, 2026 | 8:00pm

2026 Best of Santa Barbara® Out & About By Tiana Molony | October 22, 2026Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Illustrations

Dance By Jatila van der Veen | Tue Oct 20, 2026 | 3:36pm

The intimacy of a Tablao Flamenco came to Santa Barbara’s Center Stage Theater.

Music By Don Brubaker | Mon Oct 19, 2026 | 10:09am

U.K. groovers bring ‘Sunshine’ to the nighttime.

Science & Tech By Harrison Tasoff, UCSB's 'The Current' | Thu Oct 15, 2026 | 10:27am

Climate, ocean, and coastal-policy experts at UCSB offer their perspective on the causes and impacts of 2026’s record-breaking El Niño.

Anuncios By El Condado de Santa Bárbara | Mon Oct 12, 2026 | 3:13pm

El último día para registrarse para votar en la próxima elección es el 19 de octubre de 2026.

Music By Don Brubaker | Thu Oct 01, 2026 | 5:28pm

Budding pop princess proves that age is just a number when it comes to songwriting and showmanship.