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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.

A Different Odyssey in the Making

Theater By Documentary Highlights the Odyssey to Break Free from the Criminal Justice System

Documentary highlights the odyssey to break free from the criminal justice system.

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Name Ice in Paradise’s New Ice Resurfacer Contest

Giveaway By Indy Staff

Construction Underway on UC Santa Barbara’s Massive New Dorms

Housing By Christina McDermott

The Art of Raising Santa Barbara Humans

Cover Story By Indy Staff

From Santa Barbara Schools to 22 Million Students: How ParentSquare Connected the Dots

Business By Tyler Hayden

Think You Don’t Have Time for the PTA? Think Again.

Community By Brandi Rivera

How to Throw the Best Santa Barbara Birthday Parties

Community By Matt Kettmann

Confessions of a Santa Barbara Sports Dad

Sports By Victor Bryant

Before the First Bell Rings

Health By Indy Staff

Pat Yourself on the Back, Parents

Community By Tyler Hayden