Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Voices By Frank J. Ochoa | Thu May 23, 2019 | 10:00am

A Missing Goleta Mom on Mother’s Day

After three decades in the U.S., a green card in the works, and a son in the U.S. Armed Forces, Juana Flores was deported.

Voices By Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative Salud Carbajal | Thu May 23, 2019 | 9:40am

‘Extreme risk’ protective orders can remove weapons from those intending harm to themselves or others.

About Us By Indy Staff | Wed May 22, 2019 | 11:34pm

He may be new to sales, but he’s a darn quick study.

Living By Gareth Kelly | Wed May 22, 2019 | 9:26am

The chic and comfortable new getaway is feet from State Street, the Funk Zone, and the ocean.

News By Indy Staff | Wed May 22, 2019 | 9:17am

A man tried to impress his girlfriend with wine tour tickets.

Arts & Entertainment By Indy Staff | Mon May 20, 2019 | 4:24pm

Season 2 offers more gunshots and guffaws.

Courts & Crime By Indy Staff | Mon May 20, 2019 | 10:02am

One resident recently lost $11,000 to the con artists.

Briefs By Danielle Riccardo | Mon May 20, 2019 | 8:53am

“Transformative Journeys” was the theme of the annual tourism celebration held on May 15.

Courts & Crime By Indy Staff | Fri May 17, 2019 | 2:42pm

Jaime Orozco faces multiple drug and weapons charges.

News By Indy Staff | Thu May 16, 2019 | 2:36pm

Officials don’t know why Pierre Josefsohn’s plane went down.