The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center will host the next installment of its free "Second Thursday at the ...

Cabrillo High School has once again been recognized for its commitment to preparing students for life beyond high school, earning a Career Choices Bronze ...

Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) is pleased to announce the election of Arthur G. Swalley as its Board Chair. The company’s officers for the ...

Breaking Tunes is a digital series produced by the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ to highlight musicians local to Santa Barbara county. Last month at the Santa Barbara Public Library, we spoke with ...

A new report being cited by opponents of Diablo Canyon’s continued operation carries an alarming title: “Worsening Newborn/Infant Health in San Luis Obispo County and the Diablo Canyon Nuclear ...

Bundle up under the stars this year for Ojai’s summer 2026 film series. Themed “Wild is the Night,” this year’s films include ...

The Santa Barbara City Council officially authorized the development deal to transfer its share of ownership of the Paseo Nuevo shopping center to Yardi Systems, which will take over as majority owner ...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce accuses the commission of “obstructionist policies” and “environmental extremism” over efforts to ...

If you want to identify the friction point over the next 35 years caused by the county’s projected job, population, and ...

The council will decide whether to extend the current car-free setup or return State Street to its pre-COVID configuration at ...

Parks and Recreation is at the heart of what makes Goleta a vibrant and connected community. This July, you are invited to be part of the places, programs, and activities that bring us together during ...

OAKLAND —California Attorney General Rob Bonta today celebrated a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court affirming the constitutional right ...