Ricky Barajas, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Arts & Entertainment By Ricky Barajas | Wed Mar 08, 2023 | 2:22pm

Queens of the Central Coast

An introduction to the Santa Barbara drag scene.

Special Stories By Ricky Barajas | Wed Jan 26, 2022 | 4:55pm

Rita Madlock combines architectural and medicinal knowledge to build better bodies.

Graphic Novels By Ricky Barajas | Thu Dec 16, 2021 | 8:46am

Santa Barbara author Doyle inks a deal with Scout Comics.

Music By Ricky Barajas | Thu Oct 07, 2021 | 7:22am

They’re here and queer with a present for your ears.

Living By Ricky Barajas | Mon Aug 30, 2021 | 1:41pm

UCSB student Athena Wang is the owner and designer of the new lifestyle brand.

Cover Story By Ricky Barajas | Wed Jan 27, 2021 | 9:30pm

The illustrator and surfer uses his art to address social inequalities and build better communities.

Food & Drink By Ricky Barajas | Mon Oct 26, 2020 | 1:30pm

The Derdiyok brothers are serving their coffee and culture on State Street.

Books By Ricky Barajas | Sun Sep 06, 2020 | 3:15pm

A masterful worldbuilder and storyteller, the author creates immersive fantasy on the streets of New York City.

The Cannabis Corner By Ricky Barajas | Wed May 13, 2020 | 2:19pm

The cannabis-infused Turkish-delight-like candies are magical.

Arts & Entertainment By Ricky Barajas | Tue Apr 14, 2020 | 10:58am

New record is a boundary-defying experimentation that incorporates elements of EDM, soul, funk, R&B, and pop.