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Celebrating Four Decades of the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’

Indy 40 By Indy Staff

We’re toasting our 40th birthday by sharing memories and throwing the INDY40 Fest on August 29.

Written Off: Men in Santa Barbara County Jail Learn to Tell Their Own Stories

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz

An “Indy” reporter’s journey leading a writing group inside a men’s unit at the County Jail.

The Art of Raising Santa Barbara Humans

Cover Story By Indy Staff

Stories that consider the bigger questions and tips for making family life a little easier.

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Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2026: Finding Your Fiesta Spirit

Cover Story By Indy Staff

Jazz Dreams Live on State Street

Cover Story By Nick Welsh

Our 2026 Active Aging Guide

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Keep Goleta Country?

Cover Story By Tyler Hayden

Having a Ball: Santa Barbara Celebrates the World Cup

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz, photos by Elaine Sanders

A Future in Full Bloom

Cover Story By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara’s Sandwich Week Returns

Cover Story By Indy Staff

Let the Sunshine In

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

Santa Barbara’s Pets & Animals

Cover Story By Tiana Molony & Callie Fausey