Goleta Man Killed on Christmas Eve in Vehicle-vs.-Pedestrian Collision Public Safety By Jackson Friedman Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening while crossing Hollister Avenue in Old Town Goleta.
Death of Two House Cats in Goleta Confirmed to Be Bird Flu Public Safety By Jean Yamamura Santa Barbara County Public Health warns not to feed, or consume, raw milk or meats.
Plans for Eight-Story Apartment Building Behind Santa Barbara Mission Still Incomplete Housing By Christina McDermott The city still needs clarification on how close the building will be to the nearby Mission Creek, among other unresolved issues.
Nick Welsh’s 2024 Angry Poodle in Review Year in Review By Nick Welsh Our Angry Poodle columnist shares his favorite stories of the year.
‘No Way, Not Possible’: California Has a Plan for New Water Rules. Will It Save Salmon from Extinction? Environment By Alastair Bland, CalMatters Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.
Nathan Vived’s 2024 Year in Review Year in Review By Nathan Vived Copy Editor Nathan Vived shares some of his favorite stories of the year.
Year in Photos 2024 Cover Story By Indy Staff A visual look back on an eventful year through the shots of Ingrid Bostrom, Carl Perry, and our contributing photographers.
Goleta Man Killed on Christmas Eve in Vehicle-vs.-Pedestrian Collision Public Safety By Jackson Friedman
Plans for Eight-Story Apartment Building Behind Santa Barbara Mission Still Incomplete Housing By Christina McDermott
‘No Way, Not Possible’: California Has a Plan for New Water Rules. Will It Save Salmon from Extinction? Environment By Alastair Bland, CalMatters
Drivers Be Aware: New Speed Limits Due in Goleta and Santa Barbara County Transportation By Jean Yamamura
California Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency over Bird Flu from Dairy Cows Health By Jean Yamamura
Gaviota Coast Conservancy Buys Rancho Tajiguas in ‘First Step in Permanently Protecting Coastline’ Environment By Callie Fausey
Hillside House Shines the Light on Abilities in Santa Barbara Photo Magical holiday lights and decorations open to all through the end of December.
Holiday Spirit Parade Hits Carpinteria Photo Annual dose of delights is accompanied by a holiday festival and Hospice Light Up a Life.
Montecito Shines Bright with 2024 Holidays Photo Fourth Annual Holiday Magic Car Parade delights the community.
Santa Barbara Sees Sea Levels Rise During King Tide Photo Spectators alit at Butterfly Beach in Montecito over the weekend to witness the splashy spectacle.
City Applauds Lions Club and Volunteers for Another Spectacular Old Town Goleta Holiday Parade Thousands of people lined Hollister Avenue on Saturday evening and were entertained by more than 80 parade entries and 1,700 participants.
A Jazzy Night with the Tina Schlieske Quintet Photo Santa Barbara Lobero Theatre hosts ‘The Good Life’.
Answering the Call for CAW Photo More than 350 works of art were “Ready to Hang” at Santa Barbara at Community Arts Workshop’s annual exhibition and fundraiser.
Slammed Into a Fun Night with the Brawlin’ Betties Photo Santa Barbara’s roller derby team whips up a victory against Antelope Valley’s Wasteland.
Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community Photo Santa Barbara’s first art book and print fair brings more than 1,800 visitors to SBCAW for a day of creative inspiration.
‘Unite to Light the Night’ Ignites Fun and Fundraising at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop Photo More than 500 attendees enjoyed light-themed art and activities, raising more than $145,000 for the Santa Barbara–based international nonprofit.
Queen Bees Buzz as ‘Mean Girls’ Comes to Santa Barbara Theater By Leslie Dinaberg Tina Fey’s hilarious hit musical at the Granada Theatre Jan. 8-9.
Dance Review | Mediterranean Nights is a Stunning Showcase of World Dance at SOhO in Santa Barbara Dance By Jatila van der Veen
UC Santa Barbara Lecturer Wendy Eley Jackson’s New Documentary ‘Facing the Falls’ Spotlights Advocacy Film By Debra Herrick for UCSB’s ’The Current'
Caruso’s ‘Land’ Menu Brings Environmental Awareness to the Table in Santa Barbara Food By Rebecca Horrigan “The only way to achieve greatness in food is to respect the environment, animal welfare, and health,” says Executive Chef Massimo Falsini.
Hillside House Shines the Light on Abilities in Santa Barbara Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom
UC Santa Barbara Freshman Manu Duah Selected First Overall in MLS SuperDraft by San Diego FC Sports By Victor Bryant Duah attended Dunn School in Los Olivos before enrolling at UC Santa Barbara.
Diversity in Energy Generation and Storage Going Green By Dennis Allen L.A. is becoming a leader in renewables and diversified energy storage.
Confirmed H5N1 Bird Flu in Santa Barbara Cats; No Human Cases Announcement By Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Santa Barbara Man Sentenced to 20 Years in State Prison for Series of Sexual Assaults Announcement By Santa Barbara County Office of the District Attorney
Dunn School’s Manu Duah Selected No. 1 Overall in MLS Superdraft by San Diego FC Announcement By Dunn School
Historic Investment: CPUC Reaches Milestone $1 Billion in Broadband Grants to Connect Communities Across California Announcement By California Public Utilities Commission