Santa Barbara Independent’s 2024 Indy Awards for Theater Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg After a four-year hiatus, our annual celebration of the theater community is back and brighter than ever!
Renters Speak Out on Housing Crisis as City Presses Charges on Landlord Housing By Ryan P. Cruz Isla Vista and West Beach residents struggle with displacement, rent hikes, and renovictions.
Grassfire Consumes 1,400 Acres Outside Cuyama Public Safety By Jean Yamamura Tall grasses and erratic winds contribute to spread toward Los Padres National Forest.
Fish Die-Off at Leadbetter Beach Remains a Mystery Environment By Callie Fausey Santa Barbara scientists speculate about what killed thousands of fish.
Joyful Observations From Xochitl Gonzalez Books By Leslie Dinaberg UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures talk explores Latinx culture and the importance of having a voice.
Theater Review | ‘Indecent’ Theater By Maggie Yates UC Santa Barbara’s production is “saturated with true theater artistry,” writes reviewer Maggie Yates.
Review | Old Soul in the Middle Zone Music By Josef Woodard Natalie Merchant’s four-decade journey in music continues boldly, as heard at the Bowl.
The 2024 Indy Awards Ceremony Video View the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ Celebration of the 2024 Indy Awards at SOhO.
Paving the Way for Art in Our Schools Photo The 38th I Madonnari Street Painting Festival paints a pretty picture for Santa Barbara students.
Inside Santa Barbara’s Psychedelic Social Club Video Carpinteria’s “citizen reporter” Larry Nimmer drops in on District 216’s May 18 “Music & Psychedelics” event.
Memorial Pays Tribute to Victims of Isla Vista Killings on 10-Year Anniversary Friends and families of the victims were joined by local leaders and community in I.V.’s Love and Remembrance Garden for an intimate gathering on Thursday.
Festival Fun at Santa Barbara Earth Day Photo Sun shines on the planet at the annual celebration of all things green.
Rotary Club of Carpinteria Talent Showcase The 15th annual event supports Carpinteria youth projects and scholarships.
Monks Make Their Mark UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum hosts guests from Drepung Monastery to create a living work of art.
A Peek at S.B. Funk Zone Live Photo Santa Barbara Funk Zone’s monthly activations are back in action.
The Blues and Greys at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club Photo After a long hiatus, indie rock band The Blues and Greys played their first show in over seven years on March 30.
Santa Barbara Independent’s 2024 Indy Awards for Theater Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg After a four-year hiatus, our annual celebration of the theater community is back and brighter than ever!
Arnoldi’s Café Down but Not Out Business By Nick Welsh The historic Santa Barbara restaurant is in talks with a prospective new operator.
UCSB Baseball Will Host Fresno State, University of San Diego and Oregon at Santa Barbara Regional Sports By Victor Bryant Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Santa Barbara High Runner Andreas Dybdahl Wins State Championship in the 1600 Meter for Second Consecutive Year Sports By Victor Bryant
Kitchen Cabinet Color Considerations The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles Painting your kitchen cabinets takes more consideration than meets the eye.
Project Manager Bibi Taylor: In Praise of Parental Guidance and the Great Outdoors Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm
Full Closure of State Route 1 in Arroyo Grande This Week Announcement By Sate of California Department of Transportation
Anacapa School Participates in Inspiring Blind Fitness Waterfront Surrey Bike Ride Announcement By Anacapa School
Last-Mile Broadband Program Notice of Preparation for Environmental Impact Report Announcement By Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
La ciudad de Goleta lanza la campaña Old Town Goleta está abierto al público Anuncios By City of Goleta