Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson | Wed Dec 24, 2025 | 1:00am

Festivities, Finances, and Housing Facts

A few general tips to tackle next year’s housing market.

Letters By Thomas Paine, S.B. | Tue Dec 23, 2025 | 8:14pm

Drivers, Take It Easy

Take a breath. This town is 15 minutes wide.

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward | Tue Dec 23, 2025 | 4:53pm

On Not Losing Sight

Remembering one of Treebeard’s many life lessons.

Announcement By County of Santa Barbara | Tue Dec 23, 2025 | 4:35pm

County of Santa Barbara Highlights Major Accomplishments in 2025

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – As 2025 draws to a close, the County of Santa Barbara proudly highlights a year of transformative

Announcement By City of Goleta | Tue Dec 23, 2025 | 4:08pm

Mathilda Park Construction to Begin in Early to Mid-January

GOLETA, CA, December 22, 2025 – The City of Goleta is pleased to announce that construction on the Mathilda Park Improvements Project is set to

Announcement By Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District | Tue Dec 23, 2025 | 12:38pm

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Announces Retirement of Fire Chief Robert Kovach

CARPINTERIA, CA – The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District announces the retirement of Fire Chief Robert Kovach. Chief Kovach’s retirement marks

Announcement By American Humane Society | Tue Dec 23, 2025 | 11:39am

American Humane Society Shares Lifesaving Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Washington D.C. — As families gather to celebrate the winter holidays, seasonal decorations, colder temperatures, and festive foods can present unexpected