Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Kelsey Brugger | Thu Feb 22, 2018 | 12:00am

Q&A: Tanja Heitman

Santa Barbara County’s new probation chief arrives with decades of experience in juvenile justice.

Books By Indy Staff | Thu Feb 22, 2018 | 12:00am

Talking about the affordable housing crisis with the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of ‘Evicted’.

In Memoriam By Alicia St. John | Thu Feb 22, 2018 | 12:00am

George McClintock’s jazz club, the Spigot, brought world-famous jazz musicians to Santa Barbara in the 1950s and 1960s.

Arts & Entertainment By Indy Staff | Thu Feb 22, 2018 | 12:00am

The scare factor underlying this series on Trump follies is its proximity to the chilling non-cartoon world over which the Trumpster has dominion.

Going Green By Mariana Cruz, Water Resources Specialist, City of Santa Barbara | Thu Feb 22, 2018 | 12:00am

With Santa Barbara in severe drought, the city is giving out free efficient sprinkler nozzles.

Film & TV By Jeff Greenfield | Thu Feb 22, 2018 | 12:00am

Bizarre 1933 film offers up a ‘benevolent fascist’ fantasy.

Going Green By Indy Staff | Thu Feb 22, 2018 | 12:00am

Engineered laminated wood panels are transforming high-rise construction while benefiting the planet.

Real Estate By Joseph Moticha, AIA archivist | Wed Feb 21, 2018 | 5:00pm

A valuable resource for property owners and builders

News By Jean Yamamura | Wed Feb 21, 2018 | 4:43pm

Years of struggle, votes, and meetings culminate in a train that starts April 2.

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko | Wed Feb 21, 2018 | 1:11pm

Sweet, lovable Chihuahua needs a home