Only Two Butterflies Recorded at Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa
Extremely low count likely due to recent storms and other factors.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Health Department Rejects Federal Vaccine Removals
State and County Health departments will continue to follow “evidence-based recommendations” despite changes to national immunization schedule.
National Weather Service Issues Warnings for High Winds in Santa Barbara County
Damaging winds and gusts of up to 60 mph on Thursday threaten to blow down trees and power lines on heels of the past weeks’ storms.
Cantwell’s Makes a Comeback in Downtown Santa Barbara
Cantwell’s Market & Deli at the corner of Arrellaga and State streets is back in its former space following the Isla Vista Food Co-op’s decision to end its lease at the location.
New California Laws Roundup for 2026
Multiple new state laws take effect this year.
Santa Barbara County Hospitals Welcome New Year’s Babies
Celebrating the first babies of 2026.
State Releases New Guidelines for Immigration Enforcement on School Campuses
Santa Barbara County school districts view the state’s updated guidelines as reinforcements for their existing practices and policies.
Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration over ‘Emergency’ Approval for Sable Pipeline Restart
The Environmental Defense Center and other groups say that the federal decision skirts environmental safeguards put in place to prevent future oil spills.
Callie Fausey’s 2025 Year in Review
Our reporter shares her favorite stories from the ‘Independent’s news team this year.
Santa Barbara Teachers Seek Public Donations for Supplies and Special Items
Teachers take to the web to raise money for classrooms.
