The Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara Votes: 2024 General Election Results

Election 2024 By Indy Staff

Follow live results for regional, statewide, and national races in the 2024 presidential election.

Rep. Salud Carbajal Stays Optimistic on Election Night Despite Presidential Results

Election 2024 By Ryan P. Cruz

Democrats won on the Central Coast, but nationwide races raise big questions over the future.

Music Academy Plans for More Students and Events Approved

Community By Nick Welsh

Santa Barbara County Supervisors approve despite neighbors’ strong opposition.

Election Night Could See Unarmed Minuteman III Test Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura

The flight, which tests operational readiness and is unrelated to the election, will verify the effectiveness and accuracy of the ICBM weapons system.

Sable Oil Wins First Round in Santa Barbara County

Environment By Nick Welsh

Planning Commission approves transfer of ExxonMobil permits.

Red Flag Warning Issued for Santa Barbara County on Election Day

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura

The warning is in effect Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, when high winds and low humidity will bring the potential for extreme fire behavior and spread.

Mosaic Makers Night Market

Fri, Nov 08 5:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Rememberanzas: Tango Show & Dinner

Sun, Nov 10 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

The Sanctuary

Sun, Nov 17 11:00 AM

Solvang

S.B. Jewish Film Festival

Wed, Nov 06 All day

Santa Barbara

Free Demo/Event at Grant House

Wed, Nov 06 10:30 AM

Santa Barbara

SB Reads: “We Could Be So Good” by Cat Sebastian

Wed, Nov 06 6:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Tom Hamilton w/ Salty Strings at SOhO!

Wed, Nov 06 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

The Art of Love Exhibition

Thu, Nov 07 5:00 AM

Santa Barbara

Key Passages in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

Thu, Nov 07 4:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Lights, Camera, Stroll Holiday Lighting Event!

Thu, Nov 07 5:00 PM

Goleta

San Marcos High School Theater Presents “Pride and Prejudice”

Thu, Nov 07 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

SB Lee / Reads : “El Color de Las Cosas Invisibles”

Fri, Nov 08 3:00 PM

Santa Barbara

PEARL CHASE SOCIETY: Birthday Party for Pearl Chase

Fri, Nov 08 5:30 PM

Santa Barbara

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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

Video

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.