Law Enforcement Carries ‘Flame of Hope’ Through Santa Barbara
The annual Special Olympics Torch Run passes through town ahead of the 2025 Southern California games.
Author: Indy Staff
Lompoc Council Shows Chamber the Door
Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce funding slashed in 4-1 vote.
‘Some Will, Some Won’t, So What? NEXT!’
A philosophy that builds resilience, saves time, and improves efficiency.
Santa Barbara’s Pets & Animals
Odes to all the critters we love and protect.
Me, My Mayan Parrot, and a Red-Tailed Hawk
Friendships are not just for humans.
A Profound Culture Change at the Santa Barbara County ‘Pound’
Director Sarah Aguilar replaces “burnout with belonging, and blame with curiosity.”
Poetry Connection | Connecting with Fellow Communicators
Reflections on connections by our poetry columnist.
Raining Indy Cats and Dogs
We, like any other staff, can’t help but share our cute animal pictures with each other, but this week we
AB 715 Is California’s MAGA in Disguise
In deep blue California, which voted 58 percent for Kamala Harris, our Democratic Party state lawmakers risk following in Trump’s footsteps to silence dissent over Israel/Palestine.
Women’s Economic Ventures Celebrates Collective Impact at Community Event and Launches 2024 Impact Report
Santa Barbara, CA – [June 4, 2025] — Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) brought together WEV clients, elected officials, donors and local
