Elaine Sanders, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Elaine Sanders | Wed Jun 24, 2026 | 2:52pm

Co-Founder of Santa Barbara’s Juice Ranch Dies

Erin Gomez-Walker succumbs to breast cancer and leaves behind her husband, two sons, and a legacy of health and positivity.

Community By Elaine Sanders | Mon Jun 22, 2026 | 4:19pm

Day trips will resume July 1, but overnight campers will have to wait.

Photo By Elaine Sanders, photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Sun Jun 21, 2026 | 9:30pm

A wave of fun comes to Santa Barbara.

Public Safety By Elaine Sanders | Wed Jun 17, 2026 | 12:58pm

Santa Barbara Police are investigating the Tuesday-night collision, which temporarily shut down the 200 block of Cabrillo Boulevard.

Housing By Elaine Sanders | Wed Jun 17, 2026 | 9:30am

The federal government is prematurely ending the Emergency Housing Voucher program at the end of September.

Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders | Tue Jun 16, 2026 | 12:20pm

Suspect Samuel Ingram, 24, was charged with similar crimes previously and on a diversion plan.

Public Safety By Elaine Sanders | Mon Jun 15, 2026 | 4:34pm

The cause of the collision is under investigation, and it is unknown if alcohol played a part in the crash.

Public Safety By Elaine Sanders | Thu Jun 11, 2026 | 12:54pm

Authorities say detonating ammunition inside the home contributed to the blaze.

Public Safety By Elaine Sanders | Wed Jun 10, 2026 | 2:55pm

Three of the deceased attended Santa Maria high schools.

Wildfire By Elaine Sanders | Thu Jun 04, 2026 | 5:25pm

The mariner ran aground on Santa Cruz Island the week his beached boat caught fire on Santa Rosa Island, according to the Coast Guard.