CARPINTERIA, CA – The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District announces the retirement of Fire Chief Robert Kovach. Chief Kovach’s retirement marks
Washington D.C. — As families gather to celebrate the winter holidays, seasonal decorations, colder temperatures, and festive foods can present unexpected
Far ‘way in an old tent a baby is born, / The little boy, Omar, one cold Christmas morn.
The Santa Ynez Valley nonprofit People Helping People (PHP) teamed up with generous local businesses, volunteers, and community members to
A Son of Goleta
Santa Barbara, CA –12/22/25– This holiday season, United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) served more than 1,000 kids and
The President has the authority to conduct military operations for a limited time without explicit congressional approval.
The inescapable irony of the juxtaposition of the lead articles in last week’s Independent, page 7, can no longer be ignored.
At last, a homelessness “solution” so bold it required a federal judge to stop it.
The ‘Indy’ staff shares holiday traditions and wish you a joyous holiday season!
