Santa Barbara City Council Split, but Rent Stabilization Ordinance Moves Forward Housing By Ryan P. Cruz After a disagreement over affordable housing exemptions, the ordinance was advanced in separate 4-3 votes.
UC Santa Barbara Students Return to Isla Vista, Where El Niño Threatens Cliff Collapse Public Safety By Christina McDermott What risk do Del Playa Drive residents face this year, and what are people doing about it?
Santa Barbara Supervisors Target ‘Cat’ Burglars with New ‘One, You’re Done’ Law Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh New ordinance makes the possession of just one catalytic converter without proof of ownership grounds for criminal prosecution.
‘Convivencias,’ Santa Barbara Style! Dance By Jatila van der Veen María Bermúdez, flamenco ambassador extraordinaire, brought her magical vision to life at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.
Tails of Hope Raises Life-Saving Funds for Shelter Animals Society Matters By Gail Arnold Animal Care Foundation raises $250,000 for shelter animals at County Animal Services.
City of Solvang Workers Enter Second Week of Strike Labor By Christina McDermott Both the city and union say they are willing to negotiate as the strike over fair pay continues.
Sheriff’s Detectives Make Arrest in 2025 Sexual Assault Investigation Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Persistent investigative work by Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives has led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with
Goleta Gas Station Sells Drivers $3 Gas, Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Paid the Rest Election 2026 By Elaine Sanders
Santa Barbara City Council Split, but Rent Stabilization Ordinance Moves Forward Housing By Ryan P. Cruz
Santa Barbara Supes Formally Condemn Feds’ Intervention on Sable Offshore’s Behalf Energy By Nick Welsh
Santa Barbara Supervisors Target ‘Cat’ Burglars with New ‘One, You’re Done’ Law Courts & Crime By Nick Welsh
Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration’s Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting Announcement By California Department of Justice
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Encourages Californians to Take Action in Honor of National Voter Registration Day Announcement By Office of the California Secretary of State
New Details Released in Santa Barbara Police Car Crash that Left Two Officers Injured Public Safety By Elaine Sanders
S.B Voting Rights and Election Protection Forum: Voter Disinformation, Misinformation and Correct Information Wed, Sep 23 6:00 PM Santa Barbara Public Library
CANCELED – Family Movie Night at the Eastside Library: “Encanto” – CANCELED Fri, Sep 25 3:00 PM Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara City Council District 5 Candidate Forum Video The discussion included candidates Ian Baucke, James Zurlinden, and Margaret ‘Cevin’ Cathell.
Hurricane Marie Makes a Splash Hurricane Marie sent huge swells to Los Angeles County, but surfers in Santa Barbara enjoyed some fun-sized waves.
Capturing the Fiesta Parade Revelry Photo Santa Barbara’s El Desfile Histórico is an annual celebration of horses and community spirit.
Rincon Hill Farm Hosts a Celebration of Seasonal Cooking, Sustainable Agriculture and Sta. Rita Hills Wines Photo Special collaboration dinner featured chefs Kevin Fink (Emmer & Rye), Daniel Kim (Monte’s), and Donnachadh Family Wines.
Take the Train: Riding the New Pacific Surfliner Commuter Service Video Reporter Elaine Sanders tests the new service at the start of LOSSAN’s 12-month pilot program.
Vigil Held at Santa Barbara Courthouse for Victims of ICE Killings Photo Dozens gather Monday to mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero, who were killed by federal immigration agents this week.
Environmental Defense Center Kicks Off TGIF! Happy Hours Organizations share updates on their work at the first of three gatherings in downtown Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara-Based Musician Brayell Talks Bands and Bedroom Pop Video Q&A with Breaking Tunes artist Brayell.
Santa Barbara Rent Control Ordinance Moves Forward Despite Many Unknown Costs Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh
Proposed East Los Olivos Street Project Impacts Life Safety of Residents in Mission Canyon Area Opinion By Brett Ettinger, Cassandra Ensberg, Brian Cearnal, Kent Mixon, Dennis Thompson
No Warrantless Arrests Letters By Deborah Dentler and Becki Norton, Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition
Review | Brandi Carlile, A Rock Star in Her Prime Music By Leslie Dinaberg She can’t make me love her — but I did. Brandi Carlile’s Santa Barbara Bowl show is one of the best of the year.
How Many $9 Burritos Can You Bag? Cover Story By Indy Staff The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ sixth annual Burrito Week runs September 24 to 30.
Santa Barbara’s New Neighborhood Grill Serves Up American Comfort Food and Casual Vibes in the Turnpike Center Food By Nancy Ransohoff
Goleta Lemon Festival Returns September 26 and 27 for a Weekend of Music, Pie, and Fun Community By Tiana Molony The annual celebration brings two stages of live entertainment, a classic car show, kids’ activities, and plenty of lemon treats to Girsh Park.
Dos Pueblos Girls Volleyball Sweeps Rival San Marcos in Non-League Contest Sports By Victor Bryant Dos Pueblos completed a rare sweep of rival San Marcos.
SBART Press Luncheon: Griffin Arnold and Brooklyn Hedricks Receive Athlete of the Week Awards Sports By Victor Bryant
Stout Defense Leads the Charge for Dos Pueblos in 23-6 Victory Against Crescenta Valley Sports By Xavier Pereyra
Protecting Ecosystems and Reducing Poverty Going Green By Dennis Allen Hundreds of millions of acres are being conserved in all parts of the world.
Overnight Camping to Resume on Portions of Santa Rosa Island on October 14 Announcement By Channel Islands National Park
Honoring History and Heart: Riviera Ridge School Celebrates 88th Founder’s Day and Extraordinary Educator Tenure Announcement By The Riviera Ridge School
Women Winemakers & Culinarians Foundation Launches 2026 “Pink Wines for the Pink Ribbon” Campaign Benefiting BCRC Announcement By Women Winemakers & Culinarian Foundation
EDC Files Lawsuit Challenging New Trump Administration Special Permit for Defective Central Coast Pipelines Announcement By Environmental Defense Center