Don Brubaker, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

David Ortiz 1954–2026

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.

Visual Arts By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s ’The Current’ | Wed Oct 08, 2025 | 3:54pm

‘Joan Mitchell at 100’ explores one of Abstract Expressionism’s defining voices.

By Leslie Dinaberg, photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Mon Sep 22, 2025 | 1:36pm

An evening of celebration and celebrities in support of Santa Barbara County first responders.

Film By Hana-Lee Sedgwick | Thu Sep 18, 2025 | 1:30pm

Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival honors local legends and surf icons through inspiring films and community events.