Get the FLOCK Out of Here
LAPD ditched Flock amid public concerns over undue surveillance and potential ICE complicity, and amid police concerns over high error rates on cars that Flock wrongly marked as stolen.
Author: Indy Staff
UCSB Library Expands Humanities and Social Science Collection
More doors now open to history, culture, politics, and the arts.
Celebrating Four Decades of the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’
We’re toasting our 40th birthday by sharing memories and throwing the INDY40 Fest on August 29.
Santa Barbara Chamber Players Family Concert: “Music Takes Flight” on August 30
Santa Barbara, CA — August 21, 2026 – The Santa Barbara Chamber Players invite families to an exciting afternoon of
National Geographic Explorer Krystle Hickman Reveals Hidden World of Native Bees at SBMNH
SANTA BARBARA, CA—National Geographic Explorer Krystle Hickman is bringing her artist’s eye and knowledge of bee diversity to Santa Barbara
Full Daytime Closure of Highway 192 Near Carpinteria Continues Monday, August 24
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — A full daytime closure of Highway 192 in Carpinteria is being extended and will continue Monday, August 24
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Chris Ragland for Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most Important Infrastructure Project That No One Is Funding” Explores Ocean Access, Stewardship, and the Future of Coastal Resilience
Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to present “The Blue Blind Spot: The Most
Empowering Christian Colleges to Lead Climate Action
A multi-year initiative launched at Westmont College grew into a vibrant climate advocacy network across Christian higher education. Faith.Climate.Action., a
Santa Barbara Half Marathon and Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Launch the Santa Barbara Half Art Prize
Santa Barbara, Calif. (August 19, 2026) – The Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA and the Museum of Contemporary Art
Helena Avenue Bakery Turns 10!
WHO: Helena Avenue Bakery in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone WHAT: Helena Avenue Bakery is throwing a celebration on Sunday, August
