Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Living By Jean Yamamura | Tue May 29, 2018 | 3:53pm

A Cub in a Tree Means Mom’s in the Bush

Black bears climb to avoid people, and cubs are sent up trees by their mother.

Living By Sally Isaacson | Tue May 29, 2018 | 3:48pm

Many species of owls live in Santa Barbara.

Visual Arts By Rachel Heidenry | Tue May 29, 2018 | 3:00pm

Art MFAs present their graduate works in ‘The Chess Club.’

Visual Arts By Noah Shachar | Tue May 29, 2018 | 12:31pm

This free daylong art therapy program takes place June 23.

Eat This By Gareth Kelly | Tue May 29, 2018 | 12:00pm

Plus bacon, gravy, and hash browns at the popular diner chain’s newest restaurant.

News By Gwendolyn Wu | Tue May 29, 2018 | 11:57am

The three contenders squared off in an Isla Vista forum.

Letters By Peter Adam, Lompoc | Tue May 29, 2018 | 10:46am

I would like to give my endorsements in the upcoming election to Jennifer Christiansen for Auditor and Brian Olmstead for Sheriff.

Voices By Darrell Wright | Tue May 29, 2018 | 6:00am

Can we separate the science from the fiction?

Sip This By Brian Yaeger | Tue May 29, 2018 | 12:00am

A trip to Bibi Ji reveals a refreshing glass of honey wine.

Letters By Coalition of Youth Advocates, S.B. County | Mon May 28, 2018 | 6:55am

Electronic smoking devices make it easy for youth to discretely vape nicotine-laced juice.