Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Announcement By Santa Barbara Hospice | Thu Sep 21, 2023 | 4:27pm

11th Annual Heroes of Hospice Luncheon

Santa Barbara, CA, September 19, 2023 – Hospice of Santa Barbara’s (HSB) 11th Annual Heroes of Hospice (HOH) luncheon was held

Letters By Carrie Topliffe, S.B. | Thu Sep 21, 2023 | 4:05pm

Recent surveys show that 80 percent of locals like me favor the pedestrian promenade.

Letters By Duff Kennedy, S.B. | Thu Sep 21, 2023 | 4:02pm

Picture a 4-foot version of the Washington monument…

Letters By Carmina Cabatic, S.B. | Thu Sep 21, 2023 | 3:32pm

A new policy and allowance of the City of Santa Barbara to build more affordable housing complexes would be a relief to residents.

Community By Charlotte Smith | Thu Sep 21, 2023 | 12:45pm

Working-class children and parents will be in jeopardy if funding is not renewed.

Voices By Justin M. Ruhge | Thu Sep 21, 2023 | 5:50am

The California Legislature is going crazy with new laws.

Cover Story By Indy Staff | Wed Sep 20, 2023 | 9:00pm

Where to enjoy seven days of $8 burritos during the Independent’s third annual Burrito Week.

Letters By Meredith Brace, S.B. | Wed Sep 20, 2023 | 3:28pm

I love that I can ride my skateboard down State Street and weave in and out of bike riders and pedestrians.

Letters By Steve Close, Carpinteria | Wed Sep 20, 2023 | 3:25pm

Recently, I appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior Court to contest a traffic citation I received for running a red light on my bicycle.

Announcement By Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians | Wed Sep 20, 2023 | 2:49pm

SANTA YNEZ, CA — September 18, 2023 — The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has announced that its upcoming