Avoid wearing a lampshade on your head at the neighbor’s next shindig, unless the theme is “Disinvited F@#%head Night.” ...

A few speakers tell us what to expect when growers, distillers, artisans, and enthusiasts converge at the Hilton S.B.

Commissioners directed staff to incorporate suggestions from an energy nonprofit and continue the discussion in May.

Jacob Lauderdale, a soccer fan born and raised in Santa Barbara, was surprised with free pitchside access tickets in a ...

Since founding the zine distro honey boy press in 2019, Alaniz has led zine-making workshops all across the Santa Barbara ...

The Houston-based company announces restart of offshore drilling and pipeline after President Trump invokes the Defense ...

The City of Goleta’s partnership with Partners in Housing Solutions (PHS) is delivering results for people experiencing homelessness in the City of Goleta. Recognizing the severe shortage of ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (March 16, 2026) Vandenberg Space Force Base is taking its community speaker series ...

Returning this spring, United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Women United annual luncheon has announced Dr. Emily ...

Just one day after union workers staged coordinated “last chance” pickets, negotiators announced tentative agreements ...

In a special 'Newsmakers TV' episode, 'Independent' columnist Nick Welsh reprises his exclusive reporting about the fast-moving Sable Oil story, as California faces off with Trump amid war with Iran.

With only 24 seats available, Rascal's three-year anniversary dinner unfolded as a rapid-fire evening of wildflowers, fermented flavors, and inventive plant-based cooking.