California Bill to Disrupt Gig Economy
The bill would create clearer guidelines on minimum wage, overtime, workers’ comp, disability, and other benefits.
Erika Carlos
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The World Record That Never Was
On Sunday, Santa Barbarans had a chance to join the ranks of true immortality: breaking a Guinness World Record.
Bill to Close Gender Wage Gap Approved by Senate
Senate Bill 171 would require large companies in California to disclose wages by race and gender.
Santa Barbara Rallies to Protect Legal Abortion
The Tuesday afternoon rally responded to abortion bans across the country.
UC Workers Strike Unfair Labor Practices
UCSB workers and students went on strike Thursday to demand the University of California cease labor outsourcing.
The Marías Bring Sultry Sounds to SOhO
The band’s eclectic music bridges ’90s indie pop with old-school psychedelic and contemporary rock.
Side Notes Presents: Salty Strings
The bluegrass group brought its “old-timey” tunes to the Independent for a Side Notes session.
Craftin’ Cocktails @ The Good Lion
What makes a good cocktail? The owner of The Good Lion shares his crafting secrets, as well as what goes
Ring Net Goes Up in San Ysidro Canyon
The Partnership for Resilient Communities installed the first of six debris-control nets destined for Santa Barbara County’s backcountry.
Side Notes Presents: David Archuleta
Archuleta stopped by Indy HQ recently to sing an acoustic version of “Crush.”