Isla Vista Cliff Victim Identified Public Safety By Margaux Lovely & Jackson Friedman Jacob Parker, 23, of San Diego was a UC Santa Barbara alum.
Housing and Traffic Snarls Goleta and County of Santa Barbara News By Jean Yamamura City protests new County Planning idea to allow developers to fudge on traffic impacts of thousands of new homes.
Wind Energy off Morro Bay Faces Fisher Lawsuit and Marine Sanctuary Issues Energy By Margaux Lovely Morro Bay and Port San Luis fishers want effects on sea life to be monitored, while Northern Chumash tribe negotiates with feds on cable location in proposed marine sanctuary.
Saddle Up for a Straight-Outta-Texas Brunch in Santa Barbara Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg Lark alums bring Paperboy Austin’s celebrated menu to the Funk Zone for two days only.
‘Come from Away’ Comes to Santa Barbara Theater By Maggie Yates Uplifting Broadway musical about the true story of planes rerouted on 9/11 comes to the Granada April 30 through May 1.
Maravilla Residents “Pump It for Parkinson’s” Community By Nataschia Hadley Santa Barbara Seniors took more than 30,000 steps to build awareness of Parkinson’s disease.
Santa Barbara Fish Market Celebrates Official Opening in Goleta Business By Sierra van der Brug Santa Barbara Fish Market cut an official ribbon at its newest location at The Plaza in Goleta.
Pro-Palestinians Protest in Santa Barbara Ahead of Congressional Vote on $95 Billion Aid Package for Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine Politics By Nick Welsh
Jamal Hamdani, Philanthropist-Entrepreneur Behind Islamic Center of Santa Barbara, Dies at 67 Community By Nick Welsh
SUV’s Windshield Impaled in Collision with Lumber Truck on 101 in Santa Barbara Public Safety By Jackson Friedman
Harassment and Retaliation Claims Filed Against High-Ranking Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh
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, Part Two: Savannah, Georgia Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann
Santa Barbara Celebrates Poetry in Parks Poetry Matters By Leslie Dinaberg Poets and musicians gather together to celebrate the power of words and importance of public spaces.
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.
Maravilla Residents “Pump It for Parkinson’s” Community By Nataschia Hadley Santa Barbara Seniors took more than 30,000 steps to build awareness of Parkinson’s disease.
Unity in a Time of Darkness: UC Santa Barbara’s ‘Mega Shabbat’ Takes On a New Meaning this Year Community By Chloe Shanfeld
SBART Press Luncheon: Ava Carter and Blaise Snow Honored as Athletes of the Week Sports By Victor Bryant Spring sports playoffs are here.
San Marcos Boys’ Volleyball Defeats Santa Barbara to Claim Outright Channel League Title Sports By Victor Bryant
The Role of the Buyer’s Agent in the Real Estate Transaction (Part One) Real Estate By Michele Allyn By Michele Allyn2024 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of real estate we are hearing
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Candlelight Vigil for DUI Crash Victims Announcement By Santa Barbara County District Attorney
Sitio De Healthy Families America en El Condado De Santa Bárbara se le Otorgó la Acreditación Nacional de Prevención del Abuso Infantil Para Servir a Las Familias Anuncios By Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Healthy Families America Site in Santa Barbara County Awarded National Child Abuse Prevention Organization Accreditation to Serve Families Announcement By Santa Barbara County Public Health Department