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Local Heroes 2025
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s 40th annual celebration of community heroes.
To Santa Barbara City Council: Don’t Sell Paseo Nuevo Short
We need more affordable housing and more answers.
The Great Earthquake: The City 100 Years Later
At a recent City Council meeting, some of the city’s elected representatives finally gave voice to the communitarian origins and inspirations of the, now five-plus year, State Street “promenade” closure.
History Is Unfortunately About to Repeat Itself
Shutting down Sable’s pipeline will lead to takings claims or offshore oil tankering.
Wattle He Do Next?
I know tradition allows the President to pardon a turkey or two at Thanksgiving …
Vanae Rivera Presents: the Holiday Market at the CAW
Established in 2018, the Holiday Market returns to the Community Arts Workshop Saturday, December 13th. This is a unique and
Switching to the Big 4-0
You may or may not have noticed this tiny detail on our front cover — our volume number. Each year
Big Bad Bill Affects Nurses’ Training
One of the most recent outrages that the recent “Big Bad Bill” has implemented is the delisting of “Professional Designations” for certain professions.
‘Crying in H Mart’ is UCSB Reads 2026 Book
Michelle Zauner’s memoir is a powerful book about identity and grief.
