Find Your Voice Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg AHA!’s Sing It Out program uses music to help teens unleash their power.
Caruso Feels the Heat over Proposed Miramar Expansion Business By Tyler Hayden Neighbors rally against the retail and housing project as the Los Angeles developer makes an in-person appearance at a Montecito Association meeting.
Behind Santa Barbara’s Short-Term Rental Crackdown Housing By Ryan P. Cruz The Short-Term Rental Enforcement Program was declared a success in its first year, collecting over $595,000 in revenue for the city.
Santa Barbara City College Flies Pride Flag for ‘Gaypril’ Education By Callie Fausey The school starts a new annual tradition of celebrating Pride Month in April with community-building events.
Goleta Council Agrees to Begin Potential Habitat Changes at Sandpiper Golf Environment By Jean Yamamura Changes include designation for red-legged frogs and piping of Devereux Creek under the fairways.
Poetry Passages Hits the Road in Santa Barbara Throughout the Month of April Community By Leslie Dinaberg Honoring National Poetry Month, SBMTD buses sport poems by S.B. Poet Laureates.
Books Spark the Imagination of Young Artists at Peabody Charter School Education By Leslie Dinaberg Winners from TK to 6th grade have bookmarks they designed on display at Chaucer’s Bookstore in Santa Barbara.
SUV’s Windshield Impaled in Collision with Lumber Truck on 101 in Santa Barbara Public Safety By Jackson Friedman
Goleta Council Agrees to Begin Potential Habitat Changes at Sandpiper Golf Environment By Jean Yamamura
Gas Prices Surge in Santa Barbara, Reaching $5.17 Per Gallon Countywide Transportation By Josephine Trilling
Development at El Capitan Canyon Resort Challenged to Protect Scenic Views Along Hwy. 101 Environment By Callie Fausey
New Plans Afoot at Ty Warner’s Sandpiper Golf Club and Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station in Goleta Environment By Jean Yamamura
Roadway Collapse on California’s Iconic Highway 1 Disrupts Coastal Travel Infrastructure By Josephine Trilling
Harassment and Retaliation Claims Filed Against High-Ranking Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh
The Center for Feminist Futures at UCSB: Panel Responding to Attacks on Reproductive Justice Mon, Apr 22 4:00 PM Santa Barbara
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 Cyclist Meets ‘Double Everest’ Challenge Photo Daniel Connell ascends Old San Marcos Pass Road a record-setting 50 times to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders.
DJ Duo Forester at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club The indie nature-inspired group kicked off their ‘Moonlight’ tour in Downtown S.B.
Owl’s Well That Ends Well: Rescued Barn Owl Returned to Wilds of Goleta Photo The owl, which was rescued after becoming tangled atop a 50-foot palm, was released after receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center.
‘Gems of Nature’ Bring Out the Crowds for the 76th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Always ready for their close-up, Earl Warren Showgrounds provides a showcase for orchids of every type imaginable.
A Black History Month Serenade Ron Paris celebrates a Santa Barbara–style birthday with stories and songs.
League of Women Voters Hosts Candidate Forum for Santa Barbara County 3rd District Supervisor Video Moderator Claire VanBlaricum was joined by Joan Hartmann, Jenelle Osbourne, and Frank Troise.
Readers’ Pictures and Videos Capture February Storm in Santa Barbara Photo From flooded creeks and streets to knocked-down trees, ‘Independent’ readers share their shots of the record-breaking rainstorm.
Full Belly Files | Southern Charm and Chow for Spring Break, Part One Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann
On Culture | Silent Book Clubs, Summerland Greetings, and Songwriters in the Round ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg
Community Action and Cruise Ships Letters By Ted Morton, Executive Director, Channelkeeper Santa Barbara
G Spotlighting Arts & Entertainment By Josef Woodard The Granada Centennial Weekend celebrated 100 in grand, three-night style.
The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, Phantogram, Tegan and Sara, and More to Play at 2024 Just Like Heaven Festival Music By Leslie Dinaberg
Santa Barbara Restaurants and Relief Agencies Rally ‘Round Superstar Chef José Andrés Food By Matt Kettmann The founder of World Central Kitchen brings his message of disaster aid through food to the Arlington Theatre on April 21.
Rock Out at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez for a Good Cause This May Drink By Anna Maria Giambanco DiPietro
Gullwing Group’s 55th International Car Show Races the Rain in Montecito Community By JL Cederblom, photos by JL Cederblom Last weekend brought the group’s annual gathering to the Rosewood Miramar.
UC Santa Barbara Announces Renee Jimenez as Women’s Basketball Coach Sports By Victor Bryant Jimenez spent the past eight seasons as head coach at Cal State San Marcos
San Marcos Boys’ Volleyball Defeats Santa Barbara to Claim Outright Channel League Title Sports By Victor Bryant
SBART Press Luncheon: Mia Martinez-Tomatis and Mason Rice Named Athletes of the Week Sports By Victor Bryant
The Continued Importance of REALTORS®: Navigating Post-NAR Settlement Realties Real Estate By Michele Allyn
Santa Barbara Fair & Expo Presents “Double Thrill Double Fun” for TWO EXTENDED Weekends Spectacular Inaugural Year Thursday, April 25th to Sunday, April 28th + Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 5th, 2024 Announcement By Santa Barbara Fair + Expo
Red Cross Honors Extraordinary Volunteers During National Volunteer Month Announcement By American Red Cross
Santa Barbara Police Department Visit Businesses to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit” Announcement By Santa Barbara Police Department