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.
Historic Blue Wave Lifts All Dem Boats in November Midterm Election Election 2026 By Nick Welsh, Ryan P. Cruz, Callie Fausey & Elaine Sanders Dueling Dems Eric Friedman and Kristen Sneddon remain neck and neck in Santa Barbara mayoral race.
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 Zoo Euthanizes Capybara Months After Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis Animals By Callie Fausey
Historic Blue Wave Lifts All Dem Boats in November Midterm Election Election 2026 By Nick Welsh, Ryan P. Cruz, Callie Fausey & Elaine Sanders
It’s Official: California Picks Xavier Becerra to Replace Gavin Newsom Election 2026 By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters
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
Gallery 113: Watercolors by Kelly Hildner – “Birds of the Central Coast” Thu, Nov 05 5:00 PM Santa Barbara
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.
‘Scream If You Love Raising Canes’ Video Community members and protesters show up for the grand opening of Raising Cane’s in Goleta.
Santa Barbara County’s Election Czar Stayed Silent When DOJ Threated Election Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh
‘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.
Review | ‘Ragtime’ is Impressively Stacked with Powerful Voices and Heartbreaking Harmonies Theater By Maggie Yates
Greek Favorites to Go Food By Madeline Slogoff St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church brings back its Grab ‘n’ Go fundraiser.
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.
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.
County of Santa Barbara Announces Selection of Next Social Services Director Announcement By County of Santa Barbara
El condado de Santa Bárbara anuncia la selección de la próxima directora de Servicios Sociales Anuncios By El Condado De Santa Bárbara
Parents: Share Your Perspective on School Technology, AI, and Digital Balance Announcement By Santa Barbara Unified School District