Nancy Rodriguez, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Arts & Entertainment By Max Pasion-Gonzales | Thu May 16, 2019 | 2:27pm

‘The Hustle’ Fun Despite Mid-Level Humor

The actresses have undeniable chemistry, but the film falls flat in sloppy moments often at the expense of Rebel Wilson.

Opinion By Supervisor Das Williams | Wed May 15, 2019 | 2:28pm

Cannabis in Santa Barbara County is more political sitcom than gangster, but not as funny.

Food & Drink By Danielle Riccardo | Tue May 14, 2019 | 4:38pm

How one restaurant is surviving at a historically challenging Isla Vista corner.

Announcement By The Current, UC Santa Barbara | Mon May 13, 2019 | 1:26pm

Two UC Santa Barbara physics professors — Cristina Marchetti and Leon Balents — are among the newest members of the National Academy of Sciences

News By Skyler DePaoli | Sun May 12, 2019 | 12:00am

Sansum institute and Bren School partner to investigate possible link.

Announcement By County of Santa Barbara | Fri May 10, 2019 | 11:22am

The Santa Barbara County Water Agency is pleased to announce the winners of the 20th Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest.

Voices By Julia Mayer | Thu May 09, 2019 | 12:00am

The economic reality for owners is tough and requires sacrifice.

Health By Lupe Corona | Tue May 07, 2019 | 9:46pm

A nutrition and fitness check-in helps a busy mom reset.

Food By Ciara Gilmore | Tue May 07, 2019 | 9:44pm

Jenna Isaacs is making organic desserts for sale at Viva and elsewhere.

Health By Rachael Quisel | Tue May 07, 2019 | 1:27pm

Petra Beumer teaches clients how to drop the diet and get introspective.