Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Jean Yamamura | Sat Jul 02, 2016 | 6:00am

Goleta Library Struggles to Offer Full Services

Children’s librarian position faces a cut to balance budget.

Briefs By Maddie Lee | Sat Jul 02, 2016 | 6:00am

Santa Barbara County rescuers join recovery efforts in Kern County.

Briefs By Jean Yamamura | Sat Jul 02, 2016 | 6:00am

All fireworks banned in forest, also Santa Barbara County and most cities.

Living By Ryan Mandell | Sat Jul 02, 2016 | 12:00am

This 22-year-old beat a life-threatening illness and holds inspiring monthly events.

News By Héctor Sánchez Castañeda | Fri Jul 01, 2016 | 5:08pm

Bed tax takes backseat to community services district’s user utility tax.

Letters By Rich Block | Fri Jul 01, 2016 | 3:00pm

Animal welfare, including exhibit design and behavioral enrichment activities, is a priority at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

Briefs By Indy Staff | Fri Jul 01, 2016 | 2:43pm

Three-hundred-acre blaze shuts down the rural road at Highway 33.

Briefs By Léna Garcia | Fri Jul 01, 2016 | 10:42am

Sean Kothe, 24, pleaded not guilty to killing his girlfriend’s daughter.

News By Lisa Acho Remorenko | Fri Jul 01, 2016 | 6:00am

New film shows why fish belong in the ocean.

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko | Fri Jul 01, 2016 | 6:00am

Low-maintenance mutt needs a home!