Don Brubaker, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Environment By Vince Grafton | Tue Jul 22, 2025 | 5:03pm

Protesters Shed Light on Deep-Sea Mining and Its Hazards

Ocean activist Peggy Oki organized ‘Defend the Deep’ protest at Rincon Beach.

Astrology By Rob Brezsny | Wed Mar 05, 2025 | 11:54am

Week of March 6.

In Memoriam By Saral Burdette | Wed Feb 19, 2025 | 11:46am

Anna Bunting left this life on November 27, 2024, for the mysteries of death that had always interested her. She

Year in Review By Don Brubaker | Mon Dec 30, 2024 | 3:44pm

As the year comes to a close, we present the top 10 most-read stories from Independent.com, according to our analytics.

Astrology By Rob Brezsny | Tue Nov 26, 2024 | 2:25pm

Week of November 28.

Music By Don Brubaker | Sun Nov 24, 2024 | 5:27pm

The folk singer-songwriter performed a career-spanning set punctuated by his trademark storytelling.

All Booked By Don Brubaker & Tessa Reeg | Thu Oct 10, 2024 | 10:56am

The ‘Indy’s Don Brubaker brings us some cozy and creepy fall reads.

Living By Don Brubaker | Wed Jun 05, 2024 | 9:00pm

The downtown hangout is full of adorable and adoptable felines.

Living By Lee Heller | Wed Jun 05, 2024 | 9:00pm

An interview with Sarah Aguilar, director of S.B.’s largest animal agency.

History By Adam McHugh | Wed Jan 31, 2024 | 2:01pm

Joseph Chapman’s story is a pirate’s tale of redemption.