Sister Witness Tree, Queen of Sycamores
The largest California sycamore tree ever officially measured lives along San Jose Creek in Goleta.
Recent Stories
Masters of Mixology Semi-Finals
Results from The Santa Barbara Independent’s pro bartending contest held last night at the Wildcat Lounge.
Security Requested for Mosque Meeting
The Islamic Society of Santa Barbara’s plan to put a community center and mosque at the corner of Los Carneros Road and Calle Real had a conceptual hearing on Tuesday before Goleta’s Design Review Board.
Geek Out on Creek Work
Seeing Goleta’s San Jose Creek project up close.
The 2012 Foodies
The Santa Barbara Independent’s third annual ode to epicurean excellence.
Straighten Up with Motion Unlimited
The multi-pronged exercise program on De la Vina Street offers salvation for body and soul.
Toe-to-Toe with T.C. Boyle
In which a writer who was inspired by the other writer chats with the writer who is inspired by other writer.
Wine Tastings, Beer Bashes, Harvest Parties
Last rooftop tastings at the Canary, big brew bash in Buellton, and Beaver Moon fest at Oreana.
Ernst Storm’s Two Lives
South African winemaker works for Curtis Winery, but also produces Storm Wines on the side.
Cliffhanging for All
Get on the wall at Santa Barbara Rock Gym.
