The Bountiful Bouquet of Bloomsday
Downtown Santa Barbara’s James Joyce pub has the luck of the Irish on Father’s Day.
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Juneteenth Block Party Brings Joy
Celebrating the national recognition of Black Independence Day, Santa Barbara–style.
Paving the Way for Art in Our Schools
The 38th I Madonnari Street Painting Festival paints a pretty picture for Santa Barbara students.
Taste of Santa Barbara Wines
Celebrating a veritable bouquet of vino at the historic Presidio.
Festival Fun at Santa Barbara Earth Day
Sun shines on the planet at the annual celebration of all things green.
A Peek at S.B. Funk Zone Live
Santa Barbara Funk Zone’s monthly activations are back in action.
The Blues and Greys at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club
After a long hiatus, indie rock band The Blues and Greys played their first show in over seven years on March 30.
Santa Barbara Cyclist Meets ‘Double Everest’ Challenge
Daniel Connell ascends Old San Marcos Pass Road a record-setting 50 times to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders.
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.
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.
