Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

In Memoriam By Glen Mowrer | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 1:37pm

In Memoriam: Elden ‘Bud’ Boothe, 1925-2017

From supporting civil rights to opposing the nuclear program at Vandenberg, Bud Boothe, a WWII veteran, had a passion for peace.

Living By Jean Yamamura | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 12:20pm

Support these and other locally owned businesses during the holiday season.

Voices By Zac Smith | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 6:50am

Encased in smoke, I suck up power with internet and TV running alongside an air purifier that hasn’t seen a break in over a week.

Living By Gareth Kelly | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 12:00am

Santa Barbara’s equine evac team runs the show at Earl Warren.

Food By Indy Staff | Wed Dec 20, 2017 | 12:00am

Small bites and many glasses at new tapas and wine bar off of State Street.

Living By Gareth Kelly | Tue Dec 19, 2017 | 4:18pm

Hundreds of pets are safely sheltered at the Santa Barbara Humane Society.

Briefs By Gwendolyn Wu | Tue Dec 19, 2017 | 1:40pm

Around 300-500 pounds of pot were seized from the evacuated Bella Vista Drive home.

Film & TV By Athena Tan | Tue Dec 19, 2017 | 1:18pm

James Franco nails the balance of control and excess the role requires, while Dave Franco is the perfect earnest, trusting foil.

Briefs By Gwendolyn Wu | Tue Dec 19, 2017 | 12:54pm

While some evacuation orders and warnings were lifted, winds are expected to pick back up Wednesday night.

Voices By Diane Levin | Tue Dec 19, 2017 | 2:31am

Counting helps young brains develop.