From Jane Austen to Elvis Presley and “Every Brilliant Thing” in between, this fall’s theater offerings have enough variety ...

The first time I met Sylvia Barnard — chief cook and bottle washer for the Good Samaritan homeless shelter enterprise — it ...

That is why the Independent is recommending — most urgently — that you vote Yes on Prop 50 in California’s special election ...

Those gorgeous autumnal moons aren’t the only golden views around Santa Barbara this fall season. From the inspired ideas of ...

Unity Shoppe is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Season of Hope Food Drive, presented in partnership with KSBY 6. Beginning ...

The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Peterson as its new Chief ...

Santa Barbara, CA – As Santa Barbara's vibrant cultural scene continues to flourish, this year's season is shaping up to be a memorable one. To help ...

This fall, Adelante Charter School, a 2025 California Distinguished School and a Spanish dual-language immersion program, will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring individuals who have been ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today that bans unhealthy ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in public schools.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, October 16, ...

ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray, who has propelled the locally based disaster relief agency to tremendous growth and ...

A roundup of recent good eats and drinks from Santa Barbara, Ojai, and beyond; plus, stories you may have missed.