Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Opinion By Marcy Winograd | Wed Oct 28, 2026 | 2:48pm

Central Coast Madness: Musk and Autonomous Drones

It’s time to reconsider blanket support for autonomous drones and increased rocket launches.

About Us By Indy Staff | Wed Oct 28, 2026 | 11:35am

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at our Best Fest celebration! We got to raise a glass

Drink By Bob Wesley | Wed Oct 28, 2026 | 10:56am

How this veteran vintner balances corporate rescue, rock ‘n’ roll, stylistic allure across three brands.

Letters By Gregg Hart, S.B. | Tue Oct 27, 2026 | 4:18pm

I strongly support Devon Wardlow for Santa Barbara City Council, District 4.

Letters By Lance Mason, S.B. | Tue Oct 27, 2026 | 4:17pm

Have massive tax cuts for the wealthy helped bring the U.S. into financial disrepair?

Letters By John Devereaux, S.B. | Tue Oct 27, 2026 | 4:13pm

We appreciated the way Eric Friedman responded quickly to our concern.

Dance By Jatila van der Veen | Tue Oct 27, 2026 | 2:11pm

Review | Akram Khan’s “‘Thikra: A Night of Remembering,” a UCSB Arts & Lectures presentation at the Granada.

Comedy By Taylor Cusimano | Tue Oct 27, 2026 | 12:44pm

After-hours series blends live improv and ocean-inspired storytelling.

Science & Tech By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current' | Tue Oct 27, 2026 | 12:26pm

UCSB’s Institute for Energy Efficiency is supporting early-stage research on AI, data centers, and quantum technology.

Letters By Diana Thorn, Carpinteria | Mon Oct 26, 2026 | 5:32pm

This year, the midterm elections are not your typical midterm elections.