Looking for Santa Barbara’s Black Community
A culture and history displaced and almost forgotten.
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Seventeen College Degrees, and Still Learning
From music to astronomy to Tai Chi, David Salvia is fascinated by it all.
‘Tis the Season Listings 2025
Santa Barbara’s annual guide to holiday happenings.
Local Heroes 2025
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s 40th annual celebration of community heroes.
Past Times at Santa Barbara High
Celebrating 150 years of educational excellence, with centuries more to come.
Searching for Ghosts on the Central Coast
Santa Barbara’s spooky local legends reveal the region’s haunted history.
Balancing the Books
This annual book sale aims to help refund Planned Parenthood.
Our 2025 Active Aging Guide
Discover the people, programs, and passions keeping our community active, connected, and thriving well past 65.
‘We Are Our Ancestors’ Hopes and Dreams’
Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez tells his family’s story of immigrating to Santa Barbara.
An American Dream Fulfilled
As Cody’s Café celebrates its 30th anniversary, owner Martín Renteria reflects on his long road to taking over one of Santa Barbara’s favorite diners.
