Blue & Green Guide: Our Annual Ode to the Great Outdoors (Independent Staff) ON THE COVER: Boulders near the Brickyard off West Camino Cielo. Photo by Stan Schneider.
Scott Kaufman
WAILING WALL WELCOMES INDY: Though the paper has certainly traveled in recent years, The Santa Barbara Independent made its holiest stop yet last month when our distribution manager, Scott Kaufman, dragged a copy along with him to visit the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. "We wanted to see Israel, and my daughter and her husband were there for business and ended up showing us around," said Kaufman, though he was happy to come home. "Israel was amazing, but God bless America." If you want to show off where you've been with a copy of our paper, email the picture to tips@independent.com.
In Print
2013 Independent Theater Awards
Present Laughter, Scenic and Costume Design Win Big
The Independent presented its annual theater awards on Monday, May 20, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Read story.
Mental Health Services Deemed Disconnected and Dysfunctional
Two Reports Take County Department to Task
Two reports take the county department to task, but glimmers of hope also shine through. Read story.
Which Way to Widen 101?
State Squabbles with Locals over How Best to Fix the Highway
The state is squabbling with locals over how to best fix Montecito’s congested stretch of freeway. Read story.
Entrusted with the Past
Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Celebrates 50th Anniversary
A look back at the first 50 years of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation. Read story.
Helping a Historic 'Hood
Buildings and Cultures Preserved
A look at the cultures and buildings protected by the S.B. Trust for Historic Preservation. Read story.
Semicentennial Shindig
Details on SBTHP's 50th Anniversary Party on May 18 at El Paseo
What to expect during the Trust for Historic Preservation's 50th anniversary party at El Paseo. Read story.
Sleep with Dogs, Wake with Flea Powder
Poodle's Instantly Obsolete Take on Showdown Over Freeway Widening
Poodle's provides an instantly obsolete take on the showdown over freeway widening. Read story.
The Egg Woman
The Cluck of Chickens, the Crow of Roosters
There is something about chickens that makes me not take myself so seriously. Read story.
Matt Costa Heads Overseas for New Album
Singer-Songwriter Plays SOhO Restaurant & Music Club on May 16
Brushfire Records’ golden boy returns with a lush and guest star–filled new record. Read story.
Tour de Santa Barbara
Amgen Tour of California Bicycle Race Comes to the American Riviera
The Amgen Tour of California comes through our American Riviera on May 15 and 16. Read story.
Santa Barbara Centre for Aerial Arts Launches
Aerial Dance School Is on the Rise
Santa Barbara’s dedicated aerial dance school and home of La Petite Chouette is on the rise, with a larger space, a new show at the Lobero, and big plans for international travel. Read story.
Dog Got Your Tongue?
Poodle Searches for God on Bike Path
Poodle searches for God on the bike path. Read story.
High Fire Season Hits Hard
South Coast Put on Inferno Alert
The South Coast is put on inferno alert. Read story.
Gardens Galore
National Public Gardens Day Is May 10
Santa Barbara’s blooming bounty is on full display during National Public Gardens Day. Read story.
Winemakin' Mommas
Five Women Simultaneously Raise Babes and Barrels
Here are five women from Santa Barbara wine country simultaneously raising babes and barrels. Read story.
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