Tensions over Montecito Hot Springs Boil Over Community By Jean Yamamura Homeowners and hiker butt heads over efforts to remove the popular pools as parking and public-safety concerns persist.
UC Santa Barbara Returns Commencements to Original Location After Public Pushback Education By Ryan P. Cruz The university announced that ceremonies will be held on the Commencement Green and will allow 12 guests per student.
The Dog Days Are Here in Santa Barbara Community By Isabella Leonard Come find your new best friend during an adoption event June 8 on the State Street promenade.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Comes to Los Olivos Drink By Matt Kettmann This fundraiser to fight childhood cancer comes to the Santa Ynez Valley on Saturday, June 8.
Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets over Zoom Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Our Poet Laureate shares some thoughts on sharing poetry remotely.
A Neighborhood Obituary Voices By Brian Fahnestock Our Santa Barbara neighborhood is dying, and someone needed to draft the obit.
Our Beloved Pets & Animals, 2024 Edition Cover Story By Indy Staff Celebrating Santa Barbara’s furry, scaly, blubbery, and feathery friends.
UC Santa Barbara Leads $9.5 Million Research Project on Ocean Cycles Environment By Harrison Tasoff, UCSB's 'The Current'
UC Santa Barbara Returns Commencements to Original Location After Public Pushback Education By Ryan P. Cruz
Santa Barbara County Executive Office: Cannabis Tax Revenues Are Falling Short — Again Cannabis By Melinda Burns
Solar Panels at Six of 14 Santa Barbara Unified Sites Generating Nothing but Shade Environment By Callie Fausey
Federal Civil Rights Complaint Filed Against UC Santa Barbara on Behalf of Associated Students President Courts & Crime By Margaux Lovely
The 2024 Indy Awards Ceremony Video View the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ Celebration of the 2024 Indy Awards at SOhO.
Paving the Way for Art in Our Schools Photo The 38th I Madonnari Street Painting Festival paints a pretty picture for Santa Barbara students.
Inside Santa Barbara’s Psychedelic Social Club Video Carpinteria’s “citizen reporter” Larry Nimmer drops in on District 216’s May 18 “Music & Psychedelics” event.
Memorial Pays Tribute to Victims of Isla Vista Killings on 10-Year Anniversary Friends and families of the victims were joined by local leaders and community in I.V.’s Love and Remembrance Garden for an intimate gathering on Thursday.
Festival Fun at Santa Barbara Earth Day Photo Sun shines on the planet at the annual celebration of all things green.
Rotary Club of Carpinteria Talent Showcase The 15th annual event supports Carpinteria youth projects and scholarships.
Monks Make Their Mark UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum hosts guests from Drepung Monastery to create a living work of art.
A Peek at S.B. Funk Zone Live Photo Santa Barbara Funk Zone’s monthly activations are back in action.
The Blues and Greys at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club Photo After a long hiatus, indie rock band The Blues and Greys played their first show in over seven years on March 30.
Congratulating the 2024 Graduate: What to Say and How to Say It Voices By Lois Phillips and Anita Perez Ferguson
Review | Brothers of Other Musical Mothers Reviews By Josef Woodard Brothers Osborne lit up the Bowl with their country/southern rocking ways, with local angles in tow.
Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets over Zoom Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Comes to Los Olivos Drink By Matt Kettmann This fundraiser to fight childhood cancer comes to the Santa Ynez Valley on Saturday, June 8.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Comes to Los Olivos Drink By Matt Kettmann This fundraiser to fight childhood cancer comes to the Santa Ynez Valley on Saturday, June 8.
Santa Barbara Foresters Start the 2024 Season the Weekend of June 8-9 Sports By Victor Bryant The ’Sters move their home games to Eddie Mathews Field this summer.
New Perspectives in Santa Barbara History Real Estate By Sarah Sinclair The Pearl Chase Society presents the next installment in their Kellam De Forest Speaker Series this Friday, June 7 with
On View: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents ‘Coastal Moments’ Announcement By Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Unarmed Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force’s Safe, Effective Deterrent Announcement By Vandenberg Space Force Base
La serie de Conciertos en el parque regresa este mes en Chase Palm Park Anuncios By City of Santa Barbara
Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Chase Palm Park This Month Announcement By City of Santa Barbara