The Pope vs. the AI Beast
What is the impact of AI on resources and how does humanity manage data center depletions? When in doubt, go to the source, so I decided to have a discussion with ChatGPT.
Author: Indy Staff
‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Joins Others in Chamber Award Ceremony
Among the eight “Stars of the South Coast” was nonprofit Friendship Center, Hotel Santa Barbara, State Street Master Planner Tess Harris, Nicholson & Schwartz, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Sunstone Winery, and Google Quantum AI.
Roundup Use at Franceschi Park
A small notice at Franceschi Park stated that between June 3 and 9, Roundup, the highly toxic herbicide, will be applied to an area of the park.
The Future of Santa Rosa Island
The Santa Rosa Island fire was a horrible, avoidable disaster, but now we must worry.
June 2026 Primary Election Results
Results for National, State, and County Races and City of S.B.’s Measure A.
Forest Service Debuts New Recreation Mobile App
(Washington, D.C., June 1, 2026) — To kick off Great Outdoors Month, the Forest Service is launching a new, single visitor-information mobile app, National Forests and Grasslands, now available for
Servicios de Animales del Condado Ofrecerá Adopciones sin Coste con Motivo del Día de la Adopción de Mascotas de California
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — El sábado 6 de junio de 2026, Servicios para Animales del Condado (SBCAS por sus siglas
County Animal Services to Offer Fee-Waived Adoptions for California Adopt-a-Pet Day
(SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.) – On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) will join animal shelters
UCSB Arts & Lectures Names Caitlin O’Hara Associate Executive Director
SANTA BARBARA, CA — UCSB Arts & Lectures has appointed longtime senior leader Caitlin O’Hara as Associate Executive Director, recognizing
The Ellwood to Host Family-Friendly July 4th Celebration at Goleta Beach
Oceanfront celebration to feature kids’ activities, an ice cream cart, Summer Grilled Favorites, and Coastal Holiday Hospitality from 12–5 p.m.
