The Strypes Releases Sophomore Record
Ireland’s rock ‘n’ blues revivalists’ exuberant joie de vivre continues apace on ‘Little Victories.’
Year: 2015
Break Out the Bubbly
Sparkling sips from Santa Barbara and Champagne, France, for the holiday season.
Make Myself at Home: Memory-Filled Mesa Adobe
Stroll down memory lane with me at 928 Fellowship Road.
Guys and Dogs
Bike lanes on Micheltorena Street? Poodle’s not sure you can get there from here.
Santa Barbara Sparklers
A rundown of regional bubblies to pour this season
Sam Goldman
Sam Goldman started writing for The Santa Barbara Independent in 2015 after graduating from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in geography and a minor in professional writing.
‘Ugly Year’ for Avocados
Gaviota ranchers save water, finally, but lose their shirts.
¿Qué Pasa, El Niño?
Dissecting the excitement of the winter weather event.
Spleens Vent over Mesa Mega-Dorm
“I get it, I get it,” says developer Ed St. George.
Made in Santa Barbara Gift Guide
Here are some handmade shopping ideas for the holiday season.