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.
Two Semi-Trucks and a Lexus Crash on Hwy. 101 in Montecito, Causing Complete Closure of Southbound Traffic Transportation By Elaine Sanders Both lanes of the freeway have reopened after an hours-long closure due to an early-morning crash on Thursday that left 60 gallons of diesel on the freeway.
Santa Barbara Supes Formally Condemn Feds’ Intervention on Sable Offshore’s Behalf Energy By Nick Welsh Tuesday’s vote comes as the Houston oil company digs up its pipeline to inspect corrosion “anomalies” without the county’s clearance.
Santa Barbara Rent Control Ordinance Moves Forward Despite Many Unknown Costs Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh Anger, confusion, and worry marks city council 4-3 vote.
Goleta Gas Station Sells Drivers $3 Gas, Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Paid the Rest Election 2026 By Elaine Sanders Republican candidate tried to win votes at the pump in Tuesday morning campaign event ahead of November’s election.
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.
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.
Santa Barbara County Residents Encouraged to Use NOAA Weather Radios as New Emergency Alert Capability Goes Live Announcement By County Office of Emergency Management
Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices Announcement By California Department of Justice
California Sheriff Broke Election Law by Seizing Ballots, State Supreme Court Rules Election 2026 By Ben Christopher and Nigel Duara, CalMatters
Two Semi-Trucks and a Lexus Crash on Hwy. 101 in Montecito, Causing Complete Closure of Southbound Traffic Transportation By Elaine Sanders
Santa Barbara County Takes First Step to Reduce Restrictions on Backyard Hives Environment By Callie Fausey
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
CANCELED – Family Movie Night at the Eastside Library: “Encanto” – CANCELED Fri, Sep 25 3:00 PM Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara City Council District 6 Candidate Forum Video The discussion included candidates Annabella Lehne, Alexander Stoeber, Gabe Escobedo, and Jason Carlton.
A Gen Z Voter’s Guide for Santa Barbara City Elections | Behind the Desk Video ‘Indy’ staffers Ryan Cruz and Maya Johnson discuss upcoming Santa Barbara election issues and candidates.
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 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
Joe Rohde Discusses His Book ‘Floating Mountains’ at the CAW Books By Taylor Cusimano The former Disney Imagineer shares stories from his career and explores creative processes behind his work.
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
Santa Barbara County Takes First Step to Reduce Restrictions on Backyard Hives Environment By Callie Fausey Supervisor Joan Hartmann builds buzz over a proposal to allow beekeeping in unincorporated areas.
Goleta Lemon Festival Returns September 26 and 27 for a Weekend of Music, Pie, and Fun Community By Tiana Molony
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
Santa Barbara County Residents Encouraged to Use NOAA Weather Radios as New Emergency Alert Capability Goes Live Announcement By County Office of Emergency Management
Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices Announcement By California Department of Justice
SBCC Named Among Top 25 Gilman Scholarship Community Colleges in the U.S. Announcement By Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara Chamber Players Open Season with Conductor Daniel Gee and Cellist Jakub Omsky Announcement By Santa Barbara Chamber Players