Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Living By David Soberano, facilities director at San Ysidro Ranch, as told to Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 21, 2017 | 12:00am

Saving San Ysidro Ranch During the Thomas Fire

Report from the frontlines of world-famous resort in the hills of Montecito.

Outdoors By Chuck Graham | Thu Dec 21, 2017 | 12:00am

This Owens Valley hub offers grand vistas and movie-set nostalgia.

Letters By Martha Salas, Montecito | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 10:45pm

Many of us who did not lose property to the fire have been direly affected by the fire.

Briefs By Kelsey Brugger | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 8:11pm

Crop still expected to be bigger than last year.

Arts & Entertainment By Megan Miley | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 7:58pm

Some seasonal stanzas reflecting on life in the evacuation zone

Briefs By Kelsey Brugger | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 7:20pm

Firefighter Cory Iverson died on December 14; evacuee Virginia Pesola on December 6.

Living By Kelsey Brugger | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 6:42pm

With a little extra cash, you too can get extra fire protection.

Letters By Raul Hernandez, S.B. | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 6:41pm

The City of Santa Barbara should erect a statue to commemorate and honor Firefighter Cory Iverson.

Real Estate By Dennis Whelan, for AIA Santa Barbara | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 2:02pm

A Rationale for the Column

Film & TV By Indy Staff | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 1:45pm

The ‘Indy’ film/television critic shares his favorite big- and small-screen offerings of the year.