Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Jackie Botts | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

California Hate Crimes Increase by 11 Percent

931 incidents of racism and homophobia were reported in 2016.

News By Talya Meyers | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

Scientists take a deeper look at the Ventura-Pitas fault.

Film & TV By Kyle Roe | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

‘Salsipuedes Street,’ CFSSB’s newest film, focuses on deportation and childhood resilience.

About Us By Indy Staff | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

Indy dancer, meet flamenco.

Events By Indy Staff | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

2017 Spirit Norma Escárcega and Junior Spirit Eve Flores

News By Kelsey Brugger | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

Growers face a bumpy road with neighbors.

Events By Indy Staff | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

Rhonda Ledson Henderson heads up Fiesta 2017.

Arts & Entertainment By Harrison Holland-McCowan | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

Hometown band to rock the Libbey Bowl August 6.

Cover Story By Jackie Botts | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

Santa Barbara’s grand dames of flamenco talk about their art.

In Memoriam By John Mackall and Joe Cole | Wed Aug 02, 2017 | 12:00am

Stories about Harris Seed’s forceful negotiating style and business acumen are legion.