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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The City Council will vote at its October 26 meeting to ratify the agreement, which comes after about six months of failed negotiations between the city and Teamsters Local 986 union.
Buzzard’s public defender has raised doubt that the mother accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, has the mental capacity to stand trial.
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County CEO Erik Talkin says the extension could help the organization expand its Farms to Foodbank program.
The endurance athlete reaches a major milestone in her bid to swim California’s 900-mile coastline.
What risk do Del Playa Drive residents face this year, and what are people doing about it?
Both the city and union say they are willing to negotiate as the strike over fair pay continues.
Danish Days celebrations continued as planned.
Chase Lounge takes on national competition in the new season of streaming show.
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.
The senior living community is relocating to the current site of Capitol Hardware on Milpas Street.
