Facilitating community has been Soloff’s priority from the get-go. She’s focused on making things as inclusive as possible — ...

In a landscape where neighborhoods meet wilderness within minutes, Santa Barbara’s Search and Rescue team is often the safety ...

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) brought together community leaders, ...

Nominations are now open for the 2026 City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, which recognizes local businesses that support artists and strengthen the city’s cultural life. Community members are ...

I would like to commend Supervisors Lee, Capps, Nelson, and Hartmann for standing up to the cannabis industry by voting "no" to the growers requesting extensions to delay the installation of carbon ...

Dr. Douglas E. Ney, a board-certified neurologist and neuro- oncologist, has joined the Cottage Neurosciences Clinic, expanding access to specialized neuro-oncology care for patients across the ...

The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) has announced the return of its signature event, the 24th Annual LIVE ...

Leftists should support a new draft as it would bring back some better sampling of U.S. values into the military.

Many times we have almost gotten hit in the middle of the crosswalk along Shoreline Drive, which is a racetrack.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. VENTURA, Calif. – Channel Islands National Park is seeking proposals for a concession contract to provide guided water float ...

Earl Warren Showgrounds will be transformed once again this year for the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, happening March 20-22. The 78th annual affair invites guests to e ...

Magdaleno “Leno” Rose-Avila, a long-time human rights activist and frequent visitor to Santa Barbara County, worked with UFW, immigrant rights, and with the NAACP in Georgia on voter registration in ...