Public Ed and Parcel Tax

Measures W and X would raise $16 million for schools. Read story.

By Brandon Fastman

Dope Days Are Over?

In the wake of federal raids, Santa Barbara medical marijuana dispensaries face an uncertain future. Read story.

By Ethan Stewart

Crucial District, Clear Choices

Jackson, Hodge, and Stoker Square Off for 19th State Senate District May. 17, 12 a.m.

Public Ed and Parcel Tax

Measures W and X Would Raise $16 Million for Schools May. 17, 12 a.m.

Carpinteria Tries, Fails to Kill Bag-Ban Lawsuit

Dispute Over State Law Lets Legal Filing Move Forward May. 17, 12 a.m.

Horse Rescued in Santa Barbara Channel

Spooked During Photo Shoot and Swam More than Two Miles Out to Sea May. 16, 6 p.m.

Sowing Environmental Seeds of Success

Report from Environmental Education for the Next Generation's First-Ever Gala  May. 16, 6 a.m.

Dope Days Are Over?

In Wake of Federal Raids, Santa Barbara Dispensaries Face Uncertain Future May. 16, 12 a.m.

Much Love for More Mesa

May 20 Fundraiser Brings Together Neighbors and Nature Lovers May. 11, 5 p.m.

Endorsements: June 2012

The Santa Barbara Independent Says Yes on 28, 29, Doreen Farr May. 10, 12 a.m.

Flashing Lights and Restriping for Milpas Street

Teen's Death Sparks Unanimous Council Vote May. 10, 12 a.m.

Why Oh Why Oh Y

Ballot Initiative Divides Enviros, Politicians May. 10, 12 a.m.

Square Dance in a Mosh Pit

Jail, Probation Officials Struggle with New Convict-Placement Law May. 10, 12 a.m.

Type Sets and Skill Sets

Boys Camp Program Lets Young Offenders Learn on the Job May. 10, 12 a.m.

Ping Pong for Library Plaza?

Idea to Install Public Table Outside Santa Barbara Central Library Gaining Momentum, Detractors May. 9, 12 a.m.

Y is a Lie, Opponents Say

Veronica Meadows Foes Make Voices Heard May. 8, 11 a.m.

What to Expect When You're Expecting Wildfires

Fire Chiefs and Weather Officials on When and Where the Land Could Burn May. 5, 12 a.m.

Angel Wings at the Airport

$1 Million Public Art Project to Commemorate WWII Vets and Santa Barbara Marine Corps Air Station May. 3, 6 p.m.

Yes on Y Campaign Kicks Off

Bipartisan Coalition Backs Ballot Initiative May. 3, 9 a.m.

Hug Me, I’m a President

Lori Gaskin Will Be City College’s New Leader May. 3, 12 a.m.

Vargas Guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter

Faces 3, 6, or 11 Years in Prison For Fatal Isla Vista Stabbing May. 2, 12 a.m.

Tempest in a Trash Can

Whole Foods Shifts to Corporate Recycling Service, Finds Old Trader Joe's Food in Dumpsters Apr. 30, 6 p.m.

Miramar and Caruso Hit Road Block

Panel Balks at Plan to Save Developer $200,000 a Year  Apr. 28, 12 p.m.

The Improbable Striker

Davies Kabogoza Escapes Poverty and Warfare to Play Soccer at City College Apr. 26, 12 a.m.

Third Lane is 'Third Rail' in Montecito

Over 120 People Attend Caltrans Meeting on Highway Widening Apr. 26, 12 a.m.

Requiem for a Bank

The Rise and Fall of SBB&T Apr. 26, 12 a.m.

Today Plastic Bags, Tomorrow the World

Council On Way to Approving Single-Use Bag Ban Apr. 26, 12 a.m.

The State of the Good Land Is Great

A report from Goleta's fifth annual State of the City lunch, where ...

By Matt Kettmann

Pilot Killed in Ventura Plane Crash

Military contracted jet was returning from combat training mission.

By Tyler Hayden

Montecito Motors Father and Son Headed to Prison

13-year and 11-year sentences planned for Chet and Adam Taylor, respectively.

By Tyler Hayden

Author and Advocate for the Disabled

Rachel Simon to speak during Hillside House event.

By Allie Cole

Kickstarting in the Name of Naples

Surfboard shaper Ryan Lovelace launches eco-minded art effort.

By Ethan Stewart

Airport Hosts Wings of Freedom Tour

WWII flying relics land on Santa Barbara airstrip for locals to admire.

By Brian Gallagher

Homeless Support Groups Uniting

They hope to streamline services and save money.

By Chris Meagher

Goleta Beach 2.0 Report on the Way

County supervisors voted unanimously this week to hire AMEC Environmental Services to ...

By Ethan Stewart

Supes Show Heightened Scrutiny of Potential Naples Developers

The supervisors sent a message to potential Naples property investors this week, ...

By Ethan Stewart

Santa Barbara Police Testing Segways

Select Santa Barbara police will tool around town on Segways for the ...

By Indy Staff

City College Approves New President's Contract

SBCC’s new president has officially been hired as the school's board last ...

By Brandon Fastman

Changes Made to New County Employee Retirement Plans

The Board of Supervisors voted to adopt changes to the retirement plans ...

By Chris Meagher

Cottage Hospital ’Copters Still Taking Flak

Neighborhood meeting turns heated as accusations fly.

By Lyz Hoffman

Felony Charges Filed Against S.B. Cleanup Contractor

Hayden Environmental Inc. allegedly overcharged the state $2 million.

By Nick Welsh

Crucial District, Clear Choices

Hannah-Beth Jackson, Jason Hodge, and Mike Stoker square off for 19th State Senate District. Read story.

By Jerry Roberts

Carpinteria Tries, Fails to Kill Bag-Ban Lawsuit

Dispute over state law lets legal filing move forward in court. Read story.

By Nick Welsh

Horse Rescued in Santa Barbara Channel

He was spooked during a photo shoot at Loon Point and swam more than two ... Read story.

By Tyler Hayden

Mystery Props

A voter’s guide to two low-profile measures on the June ballot Read story.

By Jerry Roberts

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Performance by East Coast indie rock group.Presented by Club Mercy. Read More

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