Five New Golf Courses Proposed for Vandenberg Air Force Base
Concerns are already being raised over potential impacts to endangered species and sacred Chumash sites.
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Put That Extra Produce to Good Use
The Bucket Brigade recently launched its Growing Community Project to feed hungry Santa Barbarans.
Santa Barbara Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage
John and Emma Riffero met on Carpinteria Beach in the summer of 1939.
Santa Barbara Performers Push for a Little Live Music
County health officials say the state is keeping their hands tied.
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?
