Will We Destroy the Planet That Sustains Us?
I believe climate change is becoming much more than an environmental issue. It acts as a force multiplier, making many existing problems worse.
Indy Staff
Recent Stories
A Tale of Two Villages
The large Chumash village site Helo’ was ruined and is now a sewage plant. Creating the Mishopshno ocean protection area off Padaro and Summerland would honor what the Chumash people have left.
Vast Botanical Data Help Solve Darwin’s Puzzle of Why Some Exotic Plants Become Pests
An invasive plant’s winning strategy is written in the local climate.
Democrat Xavier Becerra Advances to November Race for California Governor
After a heated race with a crowd of Democratic candidates, Xavier Becerra pulled ahead of rival Republican Steve Hilton in election results returned Friday. Becerra’s challenger is not known yet.
A Bike Path Light Deficit
What’s the use of new labels for reporting lights out on the bike path if the county can’t afford to replace the lights?
Santa Barbara Zoo Becomes First Zoo Ambassador for Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (June 5, 2026) — In honor of World Ocean Day, the Santa Barbara Zoo announced today that the
From ‘Sesame Street’ to Sequoia National Park, It’s All About Awe
Dorien Davies explores wonder and wow in ‘Wowsabout’ for PBS Kids, from the Jim Henson Company.
Friendship Center Named Nonprofit of the Year at Stars of the South Coast Awards Gala
Friendship Center proudly celebrated a remarkable milestone as it was honored with the Nonprofit of the Year Award at the recent Santa
Budgets Are Moral Documents
Instead of hollowing out the social systems that keep vulnerable people connected to shelter and treatment, Santa Barbara County should consider increasing luxury fees and decreasing Sheriff’s Office overtime.
Inflated Prices, Shrinking Product
Most of us are wise to the fact that when you go to a grocery store these days, the size of the packaging of goods such as potato chips, cheese, cereal, frozen food, etc. gets smaller, yet the prices rise faster than a hot air balloon.
