Mathilda Park Construction to Begin in Early to Mid-January
GOLETA, CA, December 22, 2025 – The City of Goleta is pleased to announce that construction on the Mathilda Park Improvements Project is set to
Author: Indy Staff
Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Announces Retirement of Fire Chief Robert Kovach
CARPINTERIA, CA – The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District announces the retirement of Fire Chief Robert Kovach. Chief Kovach’s retirement marks
American Humane Society Shares Lifesaving Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Washington D.C. — As families gather to celebrate the winter holidays, seasonal decorations, colder temperatures, and festive foods can present unexpected
A Christmas Prayer from Palestine
Far ‘way in an old tent a baby is born, / The little boy, Omar, one cold Christmas morn.
SYV People Helping People Fulfills a Holiday Wish for Vulnerable Families
The Santa Ynez Valley nonprofit People Helping People (PHP) teamed up with generous local businesses, volunteers, and community members to
In Memoriam: Alexander Oakes Wood 2009–2025
A Son of Goleta
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County Serves More than 1,000 Local Kids and Families During Holiday Season
Santa Barbara, CA –12/22/25– This holiday season, United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) served more than 1,000 kids and
The Maritime War on Drugs
The President has the authority to conduct military operations for a limited time without explicit congressional approval.
Oh County, Heal Thyself!
The inescapable irony of the juxtaposition of the lead articles in last week’s Independent, page 7, can no longer be ignored.
The Big Ugly Plan: HUD Creates Chaos and Bad Reform
At last, a homelessness “solution” so bold it required a federal judge to stop it.
