John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Music By John Zant | Tue Mar 04, 2025 | 1:27pm

The Legendary Charles Lloyd Brings a New Delta Trio to Santa Barbara’s Lobero

March 14 show marks Lloyd’s 87th birthday and his 20th show at the venerable jazz venue.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Nov 20, 2024 | 11:40am

In the ever-evolving world of D1 athletics, UC Santa Barbara AD Kelly Barsky keeps her feet on the ground and her eyes on the future.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Nov 13, 2024 | 8:45am

Originally slated to compete in the USL League One next year, the Sky has gained the franchise rights to play in the higher-tiered USL Championship.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Nov 12, 2024 | 4:25pm

The women’s Friday opener at Stanford is the same day as the Gaucho men’s Big West title match against UC Davis at Harder Stadium.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Nov 06, 2024 | 4:09pm

Documentary film ‘Outsider’ chronicles a Gaucho athlete’s journey.

Sports By John Zant | Mon Aug 12, 2024 | 4:35pm

A Santa Barbara wrap-up of the Olympics, with an eye turning south on the 101 for 2028.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Aug 08, 2024 | 4:45pm

Women’s water polo loses to Australia in a shootout, and women’s volleyball defeats Brazil to advance to the final on Sunday.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Aug 06, 2024 | 4:34pm

Women’s water polo and indoor volleyball competitors continue this week.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jul 24, 2024 | 2:42pm

Olympic athletes have local ties in beach and indoor volleyball, water polo, and soccer competitions.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Jun 27, 2024 | 3:57pm

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquires the 38th pick, the eighth of the second round, through a deal with the New York Knicks.