The Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara Police Station Breaks Ground After Long Road of Planning

Infrastructure By Ryan P. Cruz

The milestone moment marks the beginning of construction on the state-of-the-art downtown facility.

Coastal Commission Gives Sable Offshore Harsh Slap on Wrist

Environment By Margaux Lovely

Executive director issues rare cease-and-desist order barring oil company from performing any coastal development work on its pipelines or offshore oil platforms until February 2025.

Cuyama Farm Linked to Multistate ‘E. coli’ Outbreak, Carrot Recall

Public Safety By Margaux Lovely

Organic carrots from brands sold at Santa Barbara’s largest grocery stores, including Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Target, and Sprouts, are among those subject to the recall.

Good News Club Sparks Evangelical Debate at Santa Barbara Unified School Board Meeting

Education By Callie Fausey

Club members say they’re being treated unfairly; district maintains that they need to follow a process.

Santa Barbara Rep. Carbajal Joins Nearly 100 House Democrats Calling for Release of Ethics Committee Report on Matt Gaetz

Politics By Jean Yamamura

President-Elect Trump’s attorney general nominee had been under investigation for his purported sex trafficking of a 17-year-old, among other allegations.

Isla Vista Suspect Fleeing Deputies Jumps Off Bluffs and into Ocean

Courts & Crime By Hadeel Eljarrari

The 19-year-old was trapped by the tide and had to be rescued by Santa Barbara County firefighters.

Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

Photo By Story and Photos by Leslie Dinaberg

Santa Barbara’s first art book and print fair brings more than 1,800 visitors to SBCAW for a day of creative inspiration.

Thanksgiving Dinner at The Harbor Restaurant

Thu, Nov 28 12:00 PM

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Santa Barbara Antique & Vintage Show & Sale

Fri, Nov 22 11:00 AM

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Introduction to Crochet Workshop

Fri, Nov 22 6:00 PM

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Rod Stewart VS. Rolling Stones Tribute Show

Fri, Nov 22 7:30 PM

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Numbskull Presents: Jakob’s Castle

Fri, Nov 22 9:00 PM

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Santa Barbara Antique & Vintage Show & Sale

Sat, Nov 23 11:00 AM

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Fall 2024 Healing Arts Faire

Sat, Nov 23 12:00 PM

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SBCC Theatre Arts Department presents “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge”

Sat, Nov 23 7:30 PM

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Santa Barbara Antique & Vintage Show & Sale

Sun, Nov 24 11:00 AM

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¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar

Sun, Nov 24 6:00 PM

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Paseo Nuevo Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sun, Dec 01 5:00 PM

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Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

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Santa Barbara’s first art book and print fair brings more than 1,800 visitors to SBCAW for a day of creative inspiration.

‘Unite to Light the Night’ Ignites Fun and Fundraising at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

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More than 500 attendees enjoyed light-themed art and activities, raising more than $145,000 for the Santa Barbara–based international nonprofit.

Santa Barbara’s Library Plaza Is Open at Last

The vibrant new community space is the first landmark named in honor of the late philanthropist Michael Towbes.

Ahoy, “Mystic Whaler”!

The two-masted tall ship, a floating classroom for Central Coast students, brings a new crew aboard.

Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down 2024 Helps Hundreds of Military Vets

At the one-day event at the Santa Maria Fairpark on Saturday, veterans had access to almost 120 different services, including haircuts, legal services, educational services, addiction treatment, counseling, food, vision screenings, pet care, and more.

The Great Debate over Measure P

Lanny Ebenstein and Wade Cowper face off against Marsha Croninger and Dale Francisco over Santa Barbara City College’s proposed $198 million bond to improve campus facilities.

Downtown Comes to Life for Day of the Dead Free Family Day

The event featured the second annual Día de Muertos parade hosted by SBA and MCASB.

Best Fest Fun

A joyful celebration of the 2024 Best of Santa Barbara® was held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum on Thursday, October 17.

American Cancer Society and Santa Barbara Trapeze Company Partner to Raise Awareness During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Locals gather to enjoy trapeze performances and learn about the American Cancer Society’s work.

View the ‘Indy’ Forum with Candidates for Santa Barbara Unified School Board

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The Indy hosted a community forum at The Unitarian Society’s Parish Hall to hear from the five of the candidates running for the Santa Barbara Unified School District.