Goleta Council Cash Contest
Roger Aceves and Paula Perotte in lead; Michael Bennett close behind; Reyne Stapelmann in last.
Author: Matt Kettmann
Getting Well in Newer Ways
A report from the frontlines of Santa Barbara’s alternative health movement.
Gunnin’ for Goleta City Hall
Four candidates vie for three seats in the Good Land.
Learning and Liking
In first-ever series of office tastings, The Independent’s staff tries and talks wine.
Flash Flood Quail Springs
More than $40,000 in damage to pioneering Cuyama Valley permaculture farm.
Governor Signs Rigs-to-Reefs Bill
Controversial plan to allow inactive offshore oil platforms to remain becomes law.
Arts & Lectures Brings Gretel Ehrlich to Campbell Hall
The writer and Santa Barbara native brings her new book, In the Empire of Ice to UCSB for a free lecture.
Goleta Districts’ Candidate Chase
Who’s vying for the good land’s water, sanitary, and school boards
Mobile Home Resident Fights for and Wins Rent Refunds
Goleta mobile home owner Toni Saltzman celebrated a victory last week for her neighbors in the Santa Barbara West park.
Montecito Cellular Network Approved
Supervisors reluctantly okay wireless antennas and put most infrastructure underground.
