https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/pencils-not-pixels-parents-push-for-stricter-tech-policies-pause-on-ai-in-santa-barbara-unified-schools/ 2026-05-28T21:16:37Z The Santa Barbara Independent en ‘Pencils, Not Pixels’: Parents Push for Stricter Tech Policies, Pause on AI in Santa Barbara Unified Schools 2026-05-28T21:16:28Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/angels-foster-cares-13th-annual-al-fresco-luncheon-celebrates-over-20-years-of-care/ 2026-05-28T18:48:12Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Angels Foster Care's 13th Annual Al Fresco Luncheon Celebrates over 20 Years of Care 2026-05-28T18:48:06Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/attorney-general-bonta-sues-chrome-holding-co-formerly-known-as-23andme-over-2023-data-breach/ 2026-05-28T18:45:47Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Attorney General Bonta Sues Chrome Holding Co., Formerly Known as 23andMe, Over 2023 Data Breach 2026-05-28T18:45:41Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/santa-barbara-hillel-to-hold-23rd-hall-of-fame-celebration/ 2026-05-28T18:43:17Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Santa Barbara Hillel to Hold 23rd Hall of Fame Celebration 2026-05-28T18:43:11Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/support-luis-esparza-for-judge/ 2026-05-27T18:40:33Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Support Luis Esparza for Judge 2026-05-28T18:37:47Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/politics-and-money-2/ 2026-05-27T18:37:29Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Politics and Money 2026-05-28T18:31:16Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/amevive-two-pairs-of-boots-one-vineyard-and-a-billion-tenants/ 2026-05-28T18:13:32Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Âmevive: Two Pairs of Boots, One Vineyard, and a Billion Tenants 2026-05-28T18:13:25Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/fairview-gardens-conditional-use-permit-project-public-hearing/ 2026-05-28T18:06:37Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Fairview Gardens Conditional Use Permit Project Public Hearing 2026-05-28T18:06:31Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/mtd-to-bring-back-electric-downtown-waterfront-shuttle-service-in-partnership-with-city-of-santa-barbara-santa-barbara-zoo-to-cover-free-rides-for-zoo-visitors/ 2026-05-28T18:03:27Z The Santa Barbara Independent en MTD to Bring Back Electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle Service in Partnership with City of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara Zoo to Cover Free Rides for Zoo Visitors 2026-05-28T18:03:22Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/arrests-and-mental-health/ 2026-05-27T18:07:54Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Arrests and Mental Health 2026-05-28T17:59:57Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/all-booked-a-collection-of-collections/ 2026-05-28T19:00:15Z The Santa Barbara Independent en All Booked | A Collection of Collections 2026-05-28T17:59:36Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/new-california-law-bans-law-enforcement-from-interfering-in-state-elections/ 2026-05-28T17:56:59Z The Santa Barbara Independent en New California Law Bans Law Enforcement from Interfering in State Elections 2026-05-28T17:56:51Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/a-no-vote-on-steyer/ 2026-05-27T17:56:04Z The Santa Barbara Independent en A 'No' Vote on Steyer 2026-05-28T17:53:27Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/students-crunch-the-numbers-at-2026-math-super-bowl/ 2026-05-28T16:46:04Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Students Crunch the Numbers at 2026 Math Super Bowl 2026-05-28T16:46:01Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/jornada-informativa-sobre-el-proyecto-cultural-chumash-en-el-parque-ambassador/ 2026-05-28T16:41:43Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Jornada Informativa sobre el Proyecto Cultural Chumash en el Parque Ambassador 2026-05-28T16:41:38Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/open-house-for-chumash-cultural-project-at-ambassador-park/ 2026-05-28T16:40:27Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Open House for Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park 2026-05-28T16:40:21Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/unity-shoppe-announces-the-2nd-annual-kenny-loggins-pickleball-in-the-danger-zone-tournament/ 2026-05-28T16:38:51Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Unity Shoppe Announces the 2nd Annual Kenny Loggins Pickleball in the Danger Zone Tournament 2026-05-28T16:38:44Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/resultados-fiscales-de-la-ciudad-de-santa-barbara-16/ 2026-05-28T16:35:57Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Resultados fiscales de la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara 2026-05-28T16:35:51Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/tax-results-for-the-city-of-santa-barbara-20/ 2026-05-28T16:34:22Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara 2026-05-28T16:34:13Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/the-theatre-group-at-santa-barbara-city-college-announces-auditions-for-clue/ 2026-05-28T16:18:52Z The Santa Barbara Independent en The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College Announces Auditions for 'Clue' 2026-05-28T16:18:47Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/the-glorious-gardens-of-santa-barbara-and-montecito-on-full-display-100-years-ago/ 2026-05-27T21:06:40Z The Santa Barbara Independent en The Glorious Gardens of Santa Barbara and Montecito — on Full Display 100 Years Ago  2026-05-28T08:00:00Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/28/clean-electricity-outpaces-global-demand/ 2026-05-26T17:02:38Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Clean Electricity Outpaces Global Demand 2026-05-28T08:00:00Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/santa-barbara-independents-2026-indy-awards-for-theater/ 2026-05-28T18:06:04Z The Santa Barbara Independent en ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ 2026 Indy Awards for Theater 2026-05-28T03:00:00Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/from-salvador-to-santa-barbara/ 2026-05-27T23:48:01Z The Santa Barbara Independent en From Salvador to Santa Barbara 2026-05-27T23:47:53Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/dining-in-the-dirt/ 2026-05-27T23:35:25Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Dining in the Dirt 2026-05-27T23:35:18Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/traditional-publishing-isnt-dead/ 2026-05-27T23:24:18Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Traditional Publishing Isn’t Dead 2026-05-27T23:24:10Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/ai-nasti-gram-riles-fifth-district-race/ 2026-05-27T23:00:22Z The Santa Barbara Independent en AI Nasti-Gram Riles 5th District Race 2026-05-27T22:18:43Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/santa-ynez-chumash-museum-launches-new-temporary-exhibit-audio-tour-and-second-thursday-at-the-museum-lecture-series/ 2026-05-27T21:52:48Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Santa Ynez Chumash Museum Launches New Temporary Exhibit, Audio Tour and 'Second Thursday at the Museum' Lecture Series 2026-05-27T21:52:41Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/state-attorney-general-wins-settlement-in-predatory-realty-scheme/ 2026-05-27T21:50:11Z The Santa Barbara Independent en State Attorney General Wins Settlement in ‘Predatory’ Realty Scheme 2026-05-27T21:49:19Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/ashlee-buzzard-murder-case-moving-to-santa-maria-courthouse/ 2026-05-27T21:39:25Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Ashlee Buzzard Murder Case Moving to Santa Maria Courthouse 2026-05-27T21:38:35Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/wonderful-indy-awards/ 2026-05-19T21:38:46Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Wonderful Indy Awards 2026-05-27T21:36:27Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/one-space-battle-after-another/ 2026-05-27T21:16:43Z The Santa Barbara Independent en One Space Battle After Another 2026-05-27T21:16:37Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/graphic-novel-energy-meets-fascinating-fish-facts-in-gonzo-ichthyology/ 2026-05-27T21:09:54Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Graphic Novel Energy Meets Fascinating Fish Facts in ‘Gonzo Ichthyology’ 2026-05-27T21:09:47Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/review-bob-dylan-tribute-night-celebrates-his-85th-birthday-sonic-style/ 2026-05-28T21:20:46Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Review | Bob Dylan Tribute Night Celebrates His 85th Birthday Sonic Style 2026-05-27T21:04:51Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/vega-vineyard-wines-vermentino-gold/ 2026-05-27T21:23:33Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Vega Vineyard Wines Vermentino Gold 2026-05-27T20:59:48Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/book-review-gerhard-richter-edited-by-dieter-schwarz-and-nicholas-serota/ 2026-05-27T20:59:18Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Book Review | ‘Gerhard Richter,’ edited by Dieter Schwarz and Nicholas Serota 2026-05-27T20:59:12Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/review-jim-messina-country-pop-latin-yacht-rock-vet-coming-home/ 2026-05-27T20:59:08Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Review | Jim Messina: Country-Pop-Latin-Yacht-Rock Vet, Coming “Home” 2026-05-27T20:59:02Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/award-and-memorial-created-in-honor-of-santa-barbara-teenager-tayden-tomblin/ 2026-05-27T20:57:27Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Award and Memorial Created in Honor of Santa Barbara Teenager Tayden Tomblin 2026-05-27T20:56:39Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/public-meeting-for-highway-135-los-alamos-connected-community-project-set-for-monday-june-1/ 2026-05-27T20:20:51Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Public Meeting for Highway 135 Los Alamos Connected Community Project Set for Monday, June 1 2026-05-27T20:20:46Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/local-barber-jorge-salgado-purchases-state-street-property-signaling-continued-confidence-in-downtown-santa-barbara/ 2026-05-27T20:19:17Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Local Barber Jorge Salgado Purchases State Street Property, Signaling Continued Confidence in Downtown Santa Barbara 2026-05-27T20:19:11Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/library-night-live-brings-the-michael-towbes-library-plaza-to-life-raising-more-than-160000-for-literacy-programs/ 2026-05-27T20:16:43Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Library Night Live Brings the Michael Towbes Library Plaza to Life, Raising More Than $160,000 for Literacy Programs 2026-05-27T20:16:37Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/the-downtown-santa-barbara-improvement-associations-whats-happening-downtown-update-9/ 2026-05-27T20:12:48Z The Santa Barbara Independent en The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association’s “What’s Happening Downtown” Update 2026-05-27T20:12:42Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/elly-elevates-santa-barbara-events/ 2026-05-27T18:43:12Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Elly Elevates Santa Barbara Events 2026-05-27T18:35:55Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/the-real-story-we-refuse-to-see-about-homelessness/ 2026-05-28T19:03:24Z The Santa Barbara Independent en The Real Story We Refuse to See About Homelessness 2026-05-27T18:31:11Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/dirk-langer-for-governor/ 2026-05-27T18:29:23Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Dirk Langer for Governor 2026-05-27T18:29:18Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/a-walk-through-the-years/ 2026-05-27T17:59:21Z The Santa Barbara Independent en A Walk Through the Years 2026-05-27T17:59:14Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/a-rare-bid-to-unseat-a-santa-barbara-county-judge/ 2026-05-27T21:48:03Z The Santa Barbara Independent en A Rare Bid to Unseat a Santa Barbara County Judge 2026-05-27T17:55:03Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/judicial-elections-choosing-the-future-of-justice/ 2026-05-27T17:43:56Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Judicial Elections: Choosing the Future of Justice 2026-05-27T17:43:51Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/flower-of-youth/ 2026-05-27T17:37:54Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Flower of Youth 2026-05-27T17:37:48Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/wildfire-preparedness-is-becoming-essential-for-insurance-protection/ 2026-05-27T16:09:16Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Wildfire Preparedness Is Becoming Essential for Insurance Protection 2026-05-27T16:09:12Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/california-secretary-of-state-shirley-n-weber-ph-d-reminds-voters-that-state-law-allows-time-off-to-vote-on-election-day/ 2026-05-27T15:22:49Z The Santa Barbara Independent en California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Reminds Voters that State Law Allows Time Off to Vote on Election Day 2026-05-27T15:22:44Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/california-secretary-of-state-shirley-n-weber-ph-d-announces-more-than-5-4-million-california-voters-signed-up-to-track-their-ballot/ 2026-05-27T15:20:28Z The Santa Barbara Independent en California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces More Than 5.4 Million California Voters Signed Up to Track Their Ballot 2026-05-27T15:20:22Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/la-colina-community-invited-to-celebrate-the-life-legacy-of-longtime-principal-david-ortiz/ 2026-05-27T15:17:31Z The Santa Barbara Independent en La Colina Community Invited to Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Longtime Principal David Ortiz 2026-05-27T15:17:24Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/power-is-essential-to-womens-health/ 2026-05-27T00:59:17Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Power Is Essential to Women’s Health 2026-05-27T13:50:00Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/santa-barbara-police-department-asks-for-publics-help-in-east-beach-death-investigation/ 2026-05-27T02:33:11Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Santa Barbara Police Department Asks for Public’s Help in East Beach Death Investigation 2026-05-27T01:02:32Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-santa-barbara-county-with-11-million-a-year-in-new-indigent-care-costs/ 2026-05-26T23:56:16Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Threatens Santa Barbara County with $11 Million a Year in New Indigent Care Costs 2026-05-26T23:56:09Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/heartbreak-hotel/ 2026-05-26T23:21:21Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Heartbreak Hotel 2026-05-26T23:21:15Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/disco-elysium-experience-the-world-of-radical-cabaret-up-close-and-personal/ 2026-05-26T23:16:34Z The Santa Barbara Independent en ‘Disco Elysium’ | Experience the World of Radical Cabaret Up Close and Personal 2026-05-26T23:16:27Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/from-graceland-to-the-lobero/ 2026-05-26T22:11:33Z The Santa Barbara Independent en From Graceland to the Lobero 2026-05-26T22:10:36Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/artist-call-for-pianos-on-state-2026/ 2026-05-27T23:04:58Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Artist Call for Pianos on State 2026 2026-05-26T21:52:12Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/santa-barbara-supervisors-tap-boulder-county-tsar-to-replace-mona-miyasato/ 2026-05-26T23:51:51Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Santa Barbara Supervisors Tap Boulder County Tsar to Replace Mona Miyasato 2026-05-26T20:50:54Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/ucsb-honors-artists-present-a-stare-into-the-sun-at-the-glass-box-gallery/ 2026-05-26T20:33:50Z The Santa Barbara Independent en UCSB Honors Artists Present ‘A Stare Into the Sun’ at the Glass Box Gallery 2026-05-26T20:33:44Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/santa-rosa-island-fire-nears-full-containment/ 2026-05-26T20:32:11Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Santa Rosa Island Fire Nears Full Containment 2026-05-26T20:32:04Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/peace-love-dirt/ 2026-05-21T20:17:20Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Peace, Love, Dirt 2026-05-26T20:08:52Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/land-trust-celebrates-at-arroyo-hondo-preserve/ 2026-05-26T19:56:45Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Land Trust Celebrates at Arroyo Hondo Preserve 2026-05-26T19:56:41Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/goleta-gets-new-splash-pad/ 2026-05-26T19:01:35Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Goleta Gets New Splash Pad 2026-05-26T18:43:01Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/bicycle-and-pedestrian-safety-operation-planned-for-may-27th/ 2026-05-26T18:18:49Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for May 27th 2026-05-26T18:18:43Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/santa-barbara-south-coast-chamber-launches-partnership-with-beam-business-empowerment-and-mentorship/ 2026-05-26T18:17:18Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber Launches Partnership with BEAM: Business Empowerment and Mentorship 2026-05-26T18:17:13Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/man-arrested-for-driving-a-stolen-vehicle-is-also-found-in-possession-of-an-illegal-gun-and-drugs/ 2026-05-26T18:15:40Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Man arrested for Driving a Stolen Vehicle is also Found in Possession of an Illegal Gun and Drugs 2026-05-26T18:15:35Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/the-home-page-magic-at-the-mission-and-more/ 2026-05-26T17:45:49Z The Santa Barbara Independent en The Home Page | Magic at the Mission and More 2026-05-26T17:44:40Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/celebrating-40-years-of-art-and-activism/ 2026-05-26T17:36:23Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Celebrating 40 Years of Art and Activism 2026-05-26T17:36:17Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/inside-pippin-santa-barbaras-new-antique-store/ 2026-05-26T17:26:16Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Inside Pippin, Santa Barbara’s New Antique Store 2026-05-26T17:26:10Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/ucsbs-media-arts-and-technology-graduate-program-to-host-2026-end-of-year-show/ 2026-05-27T18:26:28Z The Santa Barbara Independent en UCSB’s Media Arts and Technology Graduate Program to Host 2026 End of Year Show 2026-05-26T17:21:49Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/schaff-family-foundation-supports-santa-barbara-botanic-garden-with-10000-award/ 2026-05-26T17:18:52Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Schaff Family Foundation Supports Santa Barbara Botanic Garden with $10,000 Award 2026-05-26T17:18:47Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/a-new-era-begins-sdri-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-and-return-to-its-state-of-the-art-facility/ 2026-05-26T17:17:03Z The Santa Barbara Independent en A New Era Begins: SDRI Celebrates Ribbon Cutting and Return to Its State‑of‑the‑Art Facility 2026-05-26T17:16:58Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/hopenet-of-carpinteria-is-stepping-back-from-many-activities/ 2026-05-26T17:14:48Z The Santa Barbara Independent en HopeNet of Carpinteria Is Stepping Back from Many Activities 2026-05-26T17:14:41Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/dapper-duo-charms/ 2026-05-26T17:12:33Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Dapper Duo Charms 2026-05-26T17:07:02Z Blog https://www.independent.com/2026/05/26/free-will-astrology-315/ 2026-05-26T16:59:05Z The Santa Barbara Independent en Free Will Astrology 2026-05-26T16:58:57Z Blog