Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Letters By Sally Zinman, Executive Director, California Association of Mental Health Peer Run Organizations, Oakland, CA | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 5:00pm

Mental Health Dilemmas

The mental health systemfails to meet the need for housing, health care, and employment services for people with psychiatric disabilities.

Briefs By Indy Staff | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 4:30pm

Seven hikers along the trial escape disaster.

By Sta. Rita Hills Wine Growers Alliance | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 3:00pm

Here’s a look at why many Santa Barbara winemakers are saying the appellation should not be expanded to the east.

Briefs By Kelsey Brugger | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 6:00am

Das Williams introduces bill to create a Community Service District.

Briefs By Lyz Hoffman | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 6:00am

Salaries jump nearly 12 percent; elected department heads also get pay bump.

Film & TV By Aly Comingore | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 6:00am

Steve Carell turns in a career-defining performance as real-life millionaire John du Pont.

Arts & Entertainment By Joseph Miller | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 6:00am

British superstars of Renaissance vocal music will sing works by Byrd, Josquin, and Turges on Friday, December 5, at 8pm.

Living By Indy Staff | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 6:00am

Santa Barbarans — and a raptor — enjoy a warm autumn day at the harbor.

Briefs By Indy Staff | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 6:00am

Ed St. George donates permanent Family and Youth Center.

Food & Drink By Indy Staff | Wed Dec 03, 2014 | 12:00am

Community Seafood delivers the freshest catch from Santa Barbara fishermen by subscription.