Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Letters By Christine Beebe, Solvang | Tue Apr 05, 2016 | 11:00am

Joan Hartmann, On the Front Line

Ten years ago, Joan and I trained to volunteer for CASA, Santa Barbara County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children program.

News By Léna Garcia | Tue Apr 05, 2016 | 10:42am

Andrew Baldarez sentenced to state prison for 2009 stabbing at Brownie’s Market.

Books By Sydnee Fried | Tue Apr 05, 2016 | 6:00am

‘Dairy Daughter’ Laura Lee Tognazzini Dias recounts milk-industry memories.

Voices By Jeffrey Moualim | Tue Apr 05, 2016 | 12:00am

The Republican take on the war on ISIL stretches credulity.

Dance By Indy Staff | Mon Apr 04, 2016 | 4:56pm

Dance performance melded physical prowess and dexterity with grace and a refined expression of mood.

News By Léna Garcia | Mon Apr 04, 2016 | 4:45pm

Santa Barbara mourns Dr. Henry Han, wife Jennie, and daughter Emily.

Arts & Entertainment By Austin Murphy | Mon Apr 04, 2016 | 4:35pm

S.B. surf-rockers stand out in show with mothers

Arts & Entertainment By Laura Moreno | Mon Apr 04, 2016 | 4:21pm

Norwegian synth pop songstress shines at Velvet Jones

Living By Chuck Graham | Mon Apr 04, 2016 | 4:00pm

For the Ojai Raptor Center, the goal remains the same, but new challenges keep hatching.

News By Mac Walby | Mon Apr 04, 2016 | 2:37pm

For the second year in a row, Isla Vista’s mega-party is kept somewhat in check.