Santa Barbara Performers Push for a Little Live Music
County health officials say the state is keeping their hands tied.
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For the Sake of Science, Take Note When You See Birds Gettin’ Busy
The Santa Barbara Audubon Society launches its new and improved breeding bird study.
Young Voters, Please Take Our Survey
We want to know what gets you fired up.
Just Getting Tested Will Help Santa Barbara Reopen
Health officials urge all members of the public to schedule a screening, regardless of their exposure or symptoms.
Santa Barbara Still Stuck in Purple COVID-19 Tier
Under the new state system, many nonessential indoor businesses remain closed.
Survey: What Do Young Santa Barbara Voters Care About?
The Independent wants to know the issues that matter most to 18-34 year olds.
One Santa Barbara Deputy, Five Violent Deaths
Does Jeremy Rogers look for trouble, or does trouble find him?
After Protest by Staff, Biltmore Explains Ongoing Closure
Four Seasons execs and local owner Ty Warner say the resort is undergoing extensive renovations.
Saving the World, One SaniSwiper at a Time
Amid the pandemic, young Santa Barbara entrepreneurs invent a device that disinfects credit cards.
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Files: A Bad Situation Made Worse
Deputies shot Jeremy Bordegaray and let him bleed, costing taxpayers $800,000.
