UC Santa Barbara Students Return to Isla Vista, Where El Niño Threatens Cliff Collapse
What risk do Del Playa Drive residents face this year, and what are people doing about it?
Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund
Articles in this category were underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. This fund supports the Santa Barbara Independent's coverage of social justice, housing, and environmental issues, all of which were important to Mickey Flacks - a fierce and tireless advocate for them during her lifetime. Mickey Flacks helped create the grassroots organization the Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN), was part of the Citizen's Coalition, as well as serving on the boards of the Santa Barbara Tenants Union, the ACLU, Citizens Planning Association, the Environmental Defense Center, the Jewish Secular Humanist Society, CAUSE, the Fund for Santa Barbara, and more.
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City of Solvang Workers Enter Second Week of Strike
Both the city and union say they are willing to negotiate as the strike over fair pay continues.
City of Solvang Union Members’ Strike Continues Through Weekend
Danish Days celebrations continued as planned.
From I.V. to TV, UCSB Grad Competes on ‘King of Drag’
Chase Lounge takes on national competition in the new season of streaming show.
Santa Barbara Housing Authority Head Rob Fredericks Retiring
After 10 years at the helm and another 21 working for the city’s Housing Authority, Fredericks has announced he’s stepping down at the end of 2027.
Isla Vista’s Friendship Manor Moving to Santa Barbara’s Eastside
The senior living community is relocating to the current site of Capitol Hardware on Milpas Street.
Santa Barbara to Host Inaugural California Ocean Summit
The three-day summit in December aims to bring different groups together to discuss and make plans for ocean stewardship initiatives.
Lompoc Farm Forgiven for Failing to Pay Taxes on Farmstays
Santa Barbara supervisors vote 3-2 to erase the nearly $66,000 in transient occupancy taxes and penalties owed by Dare 2 Dream Farm.
Drag Kings from Beyond Descend on Santa Barbara
The earthlings were delighted by moonlit heartthrobs and sexy aliens.
At Goleta’s University Mobile Home Park, Renters Are Out and One Resident’s Sale Canceled
The park’s new ownership sends termination notices to some renting residents at the contested seniors-only park, giving them 60 days to move out.
