Owl’s Well That Ends Well: Rescued Barn Owl Returned to Wilds of Goleta
The owl, which was rescued after becoming tangled atop a 50-foot palm, was released after receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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Readers’ Pictures and Videos Capture February Storm in Santa Barbara
From flooded creeks and streets to knocked-down trees, ‘Independent’ readers share their shots of the record-breaking rainstorm.
Mariposa Series at Music Academy
Autumn shows in Santa Barbara featured Frank Huang and Natasha Kislenko, Anthony McGill and Gloria Chien, and Anderson & Roe Piano Duo.
“Thrilling the World” at Santa Barbara’s Annual Dance Party
Spooktacular fun for the community at the annual “Thriller” performance at the Courthouse.
Broom for all at Santa Barbara’s Annual Witchy Paddle
Coven cruises the Santa Barbara Coast at Sunday’s special Halloween paddle.
Downtown Santa Barbara Celebrates the Dead with Día de los Muertos ‘Calenda’
Hundreds gather for the first-ever Day of the Dead community procession down State Street.
It’s All About the Avocado at Carpinteria’s Favorite Festival
California Avocado Festival brings rock and guac out for the weekend.
Cameron Patricia Downey: ‘Orchid Blues’ at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
The acclaimed Minneapolis-based “anti-disciplinary” artist will have work on view at Paseo Nuevo location through December 23.
Santa Barbara Celebrates Pride
This community festival brings crowds to Chase Palm Park Field to celebrate standing stronger together.
Carpinteria Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Fest
More than 75 craft breweries and beverage makers gathered to celebrate at the annual fest.