Earth Day Arrives in Santa Barbara Living By Leslie Dinaberg Celebrate the planet on Saturday and Sunday at Alameda Park.
How Freaked Do Santa Barbarans Need to Be About Forever Chemicals? Environment By Callie Fausey While Santa Barbara may not be “in the center of the mess,” the community is “interfacing with PFAS every day,” says city water czar.
The Legacy of Cantwell’s Continues, Co-op Style, Adding Grocery to Deli Offerings in Downtown Santa Barbara Food By Nataschia Hadley IV Food Co-op Downtown Market (featuring Cantwell’s Deli) sets its official opening for May 4.
Blurring the Lines Between Technology and Old-School Art Visual Arts By Josef Woodard Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s ‘Made by Hand/Born Digital’ puts tech tools and AI on view with tradition.
Book Review | ‘A Splendid Intelligence: The Life of Elizabeth Hardwick’ by Cathy Curtis Books By Brian Tanguay Biography of Elizabeth Hardwick is an exploration of a unique literary talent.
Meet a Cohort of Santa Barbara ‘Climate Stewards’ Environment By Callie Fausey The Community Environmental Council now offers a nine-week certification program.
PAL Breaks Down Barriers Between Cops and Kids Community By Gail Arnold SBPD officers connect with youth through Police Activities League.
Santa Barbara Embezzler Loses Hope Ranch Home, Ordered to Pay $2.4 Million in Fines and Restitution Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden
Santa Barbara Embezzler Loses Hope Ranch Home, Ordered to Pay $2.4 Million in Fines and Restitution Courts & Crime By Tyler Hayden
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.
Number of Affordable Units Required in Dispute for La Cumbre Housing Proposal Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh
Why the County Should Rezone All of the Sites Identified in Its Housing Element Voices By Craig Minus, Executive Director, Coastal Housing Coalition
ON Culture | Bouncing our Way to an Entertaining Earth Day and Looking Ahead to Mother’s Day ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg ON the Stage With so many great things to enjoy at the Earth Day Festival, I feel like the music
Book Review | ‘A Splendid Intelligence: The Life of Elizabeth Hardwick’ by Cathy Curtis Books By Brian Tanguay
Poetry Month Wrap-Up, Home-Grown Gems Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate
The Black Sheep Santa Barbara Brasserie Raises the Baa Food By George Yatchisin Ruben Perez’s restaurant celebrates 10 years with a special tasting menu.
The Legacy of Cantwell’s Continues, Co-op Style, Adding Grocery to Deli Offerings in Downtown Santa Barbara Food By Nataschia Hadley
Earth Day Arrives in Santa Barbara Living By Leslie Dinaberg Celebrate the planet on Saturday and Sunday at Alameda Park.
Prep Baseball: San Marcos Defeats Rio Mesa 4-1 on Senior Day Sports By Victor Bryant The Dons clinch Channel League title with 4-3 victory over Ventura.
Boys Volleyball Playoffs Roundup: San Marcos Cruises to First Round Sweep of El Segundo Sports By Victor Bryant
Quick and Easy Spring Home Updates The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles The arrival of spring can inspire us to freshen up our homes.
Santa Barbara Zoo’s Dr. Estelle Sandhaus Recognized as Pioneering Female Conservationist by Disney Conservation Fund Announcement By Santa Barbara Zoo
Goats and Sheep now Graze at Elings Park to Provide Eco-Friendly Fire Prevention, Invasive Plant Removal, Fertilizer, and to Aid Return of California Natives Announcement By Elings Park