Behind the scenes at UC Santa Barbara Library, the Department of Special Research Collections is home to rare and unique books, manuscripts, photographs, films and music recordings — plus a team of curators and archivists tasked with preserving the holdings and ensuring public access.
Watch the 2025 Indy Awards celebrating theater splendor in Santa Barbara.
See a recap of the department’s recent annual award presentations, an important recent regional active shooter training, and information about the sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Co-Response Teams.
The Indy hosted a community forum at The Unitarian Society’s Parish Hall to hear from the five of the candidates running for the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
View the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ Celebration of the 2024 Indy Awards at SOhO.
Carpinteria’s “citizen reporter” Larry Nimmer drops in on District 216’s May 18 “Music & Psychedelics” event.
Moderator Claire VanBlaricum was joined by Joan Hartmann, Jenelle Osbourne, and Frank Troise.
From flooded creeks and streets to knocked-down trees, ‘Independent’ readers share their shots of the record-breaking rainstorm.
Host Tyler Hayden chats with Sarah Powers, co-host of “The Mom Hour” podcast.
Listen to Robin Elander in conversation with Ron Robertson (The Balboa Building) as they chat about the Community Business Improvement
