Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Living By Indy Staff | Tue May 19, 2015 | 6:00am

Above All Fly Girls Soar Across Country

A trio of Santa Barbara women to compete in Air Race Classic while inspiring Girls Inc. this summer.

Briefs By Indy Staff | Tue May 19, 2015 | 6:00am

City wins ranking in Safest Cities in California survey.

Letters By Frances Scafidi, S.B. | Tue May 19, 2015 | 12:00am

Governor Brown has decreed a 25 percent reduction in California’s use of water yet he permits fracking.

Education By Kelsey Brugger | Mon May 18, 2015 | 4:00pm

The superstar in special education has been racking up the awards.

News By Michael Stout | Mon May 18, 2015 | 4:00pm

Fourth suspect named in Santa Maria homicide.

Briefs By Michael Stout | Mon May 18, 2015 | 1:08pm

Johnny Salamanca-Rodriguez was parked in a red zone when his car was searched.

Letters By Lisa Ann Kelly, S.B. | Mon May 18, 2015 | 1:00pm

It is common knowledge among scientists and those who care about bees that honeybees (and other bees and butterflies) need our protection.

Letters By Larry Bond, S.B. | Mon May 18, 2015 | 1:00pm

Regarding our local islands, there are many, many instances of what I consider National Park Service malfeasance.

Arts & Entertainment By Tom Long | Mon May 18, 2015 | 10:09am

No Doubt, Sir Elton John, Hozier, and many more rocked New Orleans April 23-May 3.

Arts & Entertainment By Cassandra Miasnikov | Mon May 18, 2015 | 9:47am

Nor Cal band gets the audience up and dancing at SOhO Friday, May 15.