Public Ed and Parcel Tax

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

Dope Days Are Over?

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

Crucial District, Clear Choices

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

Public Ed and Parcel Tax

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

Carpinteria Tries, Fails to Kill Bag-Ban Lawsuit

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

Horse Rescued in Santa Barbara Channel

Spooked During Photo Shoot and Swam More than Two Miles Out to SeaMay. 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 FutureMay. 16, 12 a.m.

Much Love for More Mesa

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

Endorsements: June 2012

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

Flashing Lights and Restriping for Milpas Street

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

Why Oh Why Oh Y

Ballot Initiative Divides Enviros, PoliticiansMay. 10, 12 a.m.

Square Dance in a Mosh Pit

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

Type Sets and Skill Sets

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

Ping Pong for Library Plaza?

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

Y is a Lie, Opponents Say

Veronica Meadows Foes Make Voices HeardMay. 8, 11 a.m.

What to Expect When You're Expecting Wildfires

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

Angel Wings at the Airport

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

Yes on Y Campaign Kicks Off

Bipartisan Coalition Backs Ballot InitiativeMay. 3, 9 a.m.

Hug Me, I’m a President

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

Vargas Guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter

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

Tempest in a Trash Can

Whole Foods Shifts to Corporate Recycling Service, Finds Old Trader Joe's Food in DumpstersApr. 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 CollegeApr. 26, 12 a.m.

Third Lane is 'Third Rail' in Montecito

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

Requiem for a Bank

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

Today Plastic Bags, Tomorrow the World

Council On Way to Approving Single-Use Bag BanApr. 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 ...

Pilot Killed in Ventura Plane Crash

Military contracted jet was returning from combat training mission.

Montecito Motors Father and Son Headed to Prison

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

Author and Advocate for the Disabled

Rachel Simon to speak during Hillside House event.

Kickstarting in the Name of Naples

Surfboard shaper Ryan Lovelace launches eco-minded art effort.

Airport Hosts Wings of Freedom Tour

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

Homeless Support Groups Uniting

They hope to streamline services and save money.

Goleta Beach 2.0 Report on the Way

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

Supes Show Heightened Scrutiny of Potential Naples Developers

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

Santa Barbara Police Testing Segways

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

City College Approves New President's Contract

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

Changes Made to New County Employee Retirement Plans

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

Cottage Hospital ’Copters Still Taking Flak

Neighborhood meeting turns heated as accusations fly.

Felony Charges Filed Against S.B. Cleanup Contractor

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

Crucial District, Clear Choices

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

Carpinteria Tries, Fails to Kill Bag-Ban Lawsuit

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

Horse Rescued in Santa Barbara Channel

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

Mystery Props

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

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

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

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