Sneddon Narrowing Gap in City Mayoral Race Against Friedman Election 2026 By Nick Welsh Final results won’t be in until next Tuesday afternoon, if then.
Who Is Behind Santa Barbara’s Shocking High-Rise Projects? Essential By Christina McDermott The “Independent” follows the paper trail.
Santa Barbara Election Night in Photos Photo By Elaine Sanders and Ingrid Bostrom Dems win big in November 2026 midterms as some local races are too close to call.
Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes Capybara Months After Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis Animals By Callie Fausey Antonio’s death marks the second of the zoo’s capybaras to be humanely euthanized this year.
‘Spring Awakening’ Returns to Out of the Box Theatre Company Theater By Maggie Yates Duncan Sheik musical comes to Center Stage Nov. 13-15.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ Returns to SBCC Theater By Maggie Yates Classic Christmas story gets the theatrical live radio touch.
American Dance and Music Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary Dance By Taylor Cusimano Special event honors the work of iconic Santa Barbara photographer and videographer David Bazemore.
Santa Barbara Half Marathon Road Closures and Race Day Guide: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know for Sunday, November 8 Announcement By Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA
Lana Olivia Knor Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter and Sentenced for the Death of Mason Anthony Rohwedder Announcement By Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office
Two Guadalupe Men Arrested in Separate Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigations Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Endorsements for the General Election, November 3, 2026 Endorsements By Indy Staff
It’s Official: California Picks Xavier Becerra to Replace Gavin Newsom Election 2026 By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters
Stepping Out with Kids at the Bowl and Step Afrika! Photo More than 2,000 students get a special day at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Santa Barbara Election Night in Photos Photo Dems win big in November 2026 midterms as some local races are too close to call.
Fashion Meets Environmental Activism at UpCycle Couture Video Six designers create eco-conscious looks at Santa Barbara’s sustainable fashion show.
Zach Gill’s Star Shines at Pianos on State Performance Video ALO and Jack Johnson Band Man Shines in Pianos on State Performance on October 16.
Día de los Muertos Calenda Celebration Comes Alive Living the Day of the Dead in downtown Santa Barbara.
Music Academy Breaks Grounds on ‘The Muse’ in Downtown Santa Barbara Photo Former Forever 21 at 901 State Street starts its transformation into a music hall and education center at Thursday’s groundbreaking.
Dos Pueblos and Rio Mesa Get Down in Post-Game Dance Battle Video The two teams broke out into an impromptu dance battle in a show of sportsmanship after Dos Pueblos won the game 48-6.
Santa Barbara Students and Community Members Speak out Against Recent Blackface Incident Video Community members call for consequences for students involved in San Marcos blackface incident at October 13th school board meeting.
Larry Nimmer Throws a Dart at the Santa Barbara Studio Artists Tour Video Santa Barbara filmmaker’s new snstallment of D’Art series surveys a variety of artists in their studios.
Santa Barbara County’s Election Czar Stayed Silent When DOJ Threated Election Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh
Santa Barbara Unified’s Progress Deserves Recognition Letters By William Banning, President, Board of Education, Santa Barbara Unified School District
Stepping Out with Kids at the Bowl and Step Afrika! Photo By Leslie Dinaberg, photos by Ingrid Bostrom More than 2,000 students get a special day at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Loquita Celebrates a Decade of Spanish Cuisine in Santa Barbara Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg Funk Zone foodie fave continues to thrive on lower State Street.
Stepping Out with Kids at the Bowl and Step Afrika! Photo By Leslie Dinaberg, photos by Ingrid Bostrom More than 2,000 students get a special day at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes Capybara Months After Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis Animals By Callie Fausey
UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball Defeats UC Santa Cruz 101-26 in Season Opener Sports By Victor Bryant The Gauchos will travel to Pepperdine on Thursday. Tip off is scheduled for 5 p.m.
SBART Press Luncheon: Special Olympics Athletes of the Quarter Receive Awards Sports By Victor Bryant
Relearning the Ways of the Shore Going Green By Dennis Allen Restoring our shores to their original state helps defend against encroaching seas.
Santa Barbara Half Marathon Road Closures and Race Day Guide: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know for Sunday, November 8 Announcement By Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA
Lana Olivia Knor Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter and Sentenced for the Death of Mason Anthony Rohwedder Announcement By Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office
Two Guadalupe Men Arrested in Separate Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigations Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
County of Santa Barbara Announces Selection of Next Social Services Director Announcement By County of Santa Barbara