Robin Gayle Wright, born on April 8, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, is an acclaimed American actress and director known for her ...

A grassroots campaign to protect Californians’ rights to public beach access is stopping in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara ...

This story is part of a series of exclusive interviews with the incredible people shaping Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) 2025. These interviews highlight the makers, storytellers, and flavor ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Fifty-six years ago, a disaster off the coast of Santa Barbara sparked the creation of Earth Day, a movement that continues to focus on educating the next generation ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA—Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County (Habitat Santa Barbara) is pleased to announce that ...

This week, I sat down with one of Santa Barbara’s most prolific wine voices — Matt Kettmann, senior writer at The Santa Barbara Independent and a writer-at-large for Wine Enthusiast. With more than ...

Property owner Gregg Petty describes what happened when a vehicle slammed into a duplex on Canon Perdido Street on Santa Barbara's Westside. Credit: Tom Bolton / Noozhawk photo Call it blind luck.

Over the past several days, AT&T customers in Santa Barbara have reported dropped calls, unsent texts, and unusable service — many turning to Wi-Fi calling just to stay connected. While the issue ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – Get ready for a weekend of Gaucho pride! The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – Lynch syndrome, a genetic predisposition to colorectal, uterine, and other cancers, is the most common ...

On the heels of successful seasons of sold out shows and continued community interest, Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) has announced the show lineup for their upcoming 2025-2026 season at the Lobero Theatre ...