Elaine Sanders, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders | Thu Aug 20, 2026 | 1:35pm

Santa Barbara Police Arrest Man for DUI and Resisting Arrest After Medical 9-1-1 Call

Anthony Lopez, 41, apprehended near Bohnett Park following Wednesday-evening foot chase.

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders | Tue Aug 18, 2026 | 3:37pm

Joseph Fletcher, 42, was arrested for DUI after the crash.

Community By Elaine Sanders | Mon Aug 17, 2026 | 4:31pm

Pacific Pride Foundation kicks off Pride Week by bringing even more visibility to the Santa Barbara’s LGBTQ+ Community.

Public Safety By Elaine Sanders | Mon Aug 17, 2026 | 4:12pm

Cars parked next to the structure off North Alisos Street were also consumed in Sunday’s blaze.

Public Safety By Elaine Sanders | Fri Aug 14, 2026 | 8:57pm

Beloved bartender Pedro Rivera died as a result of the August 2 crash in Montecito.

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders | Fri Aug 14, 2026 | 4:26pm

Shane Ryan Gledhill, 46, pleads not guilty to charges of rape, molestation, and more.

Sports By Elaine Sanders | Fri Aug 14, 2026 | 11:28am

Top players, powerful horses, and more than a century of tradition converge.

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders | Thu Aug 13, 2026 | 4:53pm

Kenneth Rivas, 41, arrested for possession of fentanyl, meth, cocaine, and a firearm on Tuesday.

Fiesta By Elaine Sanders | Sat Aug 08, 2026 | 4:44pm

Fiesta’s annual equestrian procession brings rare breeds, longtime traditions, and a poignant tribute to Santa Barbara’s riding history.

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders | Thu Aug 06, 2026 | 5:50pm

Santa Maria custody sergeant Jeffrey Koeller was taken into custody Thursday after reportedly receiving $93,000 for hours he didn’t work.