Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Héctor Sánchez Castañeda | Tue Oct 10, 2017 | 7:12am

Optimism Prevails at the Lois and Walter Capps Project

New nonprofit to promote dialogue among polarized electorate.

Letters By H. Thomas, S.B. | Tue Oct 10, 2017 | 7:05am

What were arms or weapons in 1791 when the 2nd Amendment was ratified?

Letters By Larry Bishop, Buellton | Tue Oct 10, 2017 | 6:00am

Dramatic and dangerous expansion of steam injection/oil extraction projects are proposed by big oil consortiums for the Santa Maria area.

Briefs By Jean Yamamura | Mon Oct 09, 2017 | 5:49pm

Casas de Los Carneros in Goleta set aside for people who make 60 percent of area median income.

Letters By Dwight Lowell, S.B. | Mon Oct 09, 2017 | 5:24pm

Your article about the Santa Barbara Humane Society and its disturbing underperformance is most welcome and needed.

Briefs By Kelsey Brugger | Mon Oct 09, 2017 | 2:37pm

Knowing what to keep might be the secret.

Arts & Entertainment By Jackie Botts | Mon Oct 09, 2017 | 2:20pm

From opera halls to talent contests to Hollywood

News By Kelsey Brugger | Mon Oct 09, 2017 | 1:04pm

Will send ICE into neighborhoods, says Santa Barbara sheriff, instead of jails.

Letters By Jessica Scheeter, S.B. | Mon Oct 09, 2017 | 10:04am

District 4’s election could come down to less than 100 votes, so your vote will count.

S.B. Questionnaire By Indy Staff | Mon Oct 09, 2017 | 12:00am

Talking Georgia O’Keeffe, Margaret Mead, and more with the head of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum