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.
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Santa Barbara’s Old Earthquake Yields New Discoveries
Insights emerge as the city celebrates 100-year anniversary of 1925 temblor with an event series.
Santa Barbara’s Pets & Animals
Odes to all the critters we love and protect.
Spring Home & Garden, Santa Barbara Style
Spring Home & Garden, Santa Barbara Style Meet Makers, Birds, and Masters of ‘Deconstruction’ By Indy Staff | April 10,
Annual Summer Camp Guide 2025
Find the perfect way to spend the summer from water and outdoor adventures to learning, creating, performing, and more!
Santa Barbara Wedding Guide 2025
Wedding destination set for S.B., bold and dramatic trends, considerations to keep or change your maiden name, and the resource guide.
Patagonia in Four Seasons
A seasoned traveler remembers her adventures at the Bottom of the World.
Reflecting on 24 Years of Crisis Care at Direct Relief
Thomas Tighe is leaving the Santa Barbara–based, globally impactful nonprofit aid agency.
Santa Barbara’s Hospitality Game-Changers
This is how the Acme, Companion, and Good Lion restaurant groups changed our dining culture.
Local Heroes 2024
The “Santa Barbara Independent” honors the heroes living among us.
