Santa Barbara Teachers Union Voting This Week on Whether to Authorize Strike Labor By Callie Fausey The authorization vote is a preliminary measure while the union and school district continue contract negotiations.
Santa Barbara Nonprofits Work to Send Aid to Gaza Community By Nick Welsh Shipments from Direct Relief and ShelterBox have been blocked indefinitely following Israel’s strike on Rafah, and storm damage to temporary pier.
Outdoor School at Camp Rancho Alegre Back Open After Devastating 2017 Fire Community By Ryan P. Cruz Camp to reopen for the first time for the 2024-2025 school year following extensive reconstruction.
UCSB Baseball Will Host Fresno State, University of San Diego and Oregon at Santa Barbara Regional Sports By Victor Bryant Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Review | Just Like Heaven at the Rose Bowl Reviews By Xavier Pereyra Goldenvoice’s music festival brought millennials and indie rock fans to Pasadena.
Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons Honor Graduating Class Sports By Tiana Molony Cleveland and Franklin Elementary School students become official community tennis players.
A Tribute to the ‘Pioneers’ Women of Big-Band Jazz Coming to Santa Barbara’s Lobero Music By Riley Burke Jazz at the Ballroom will celebrate women of the genre in big-band swinging fashion at the Lobero Theatre.
Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara Celebrates 20th Year with $1.125 Million to Nonprofits Community By Josephine Trilling
Santa Barbara Asks for Community Voices on Douglas Family Preserve Improvements Community By Sierra van der Brug
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.
Book Review | ‘Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World’ by Edward Humes Books By David Starkey “Garbology” author’s latest book includes a guide to “What You Can Do Right Now About Waste.”
Arnoldi’s Café Down but Not Out Business By Nick Welsh The historic Santa Barbara restaurant is in talks with a prospective new operator.
Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons Honor Graduating Class Sports By Tiana Molony Cleveland and Franklin Elementary School students become official community tennis players.
UCSB Baseball Will Host Fresno State, University of San Diego and Oregon at Santa Barbara Regional Sports By Victor Bryant Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Santa Barbara High Runner Andreas Dybdahl Wins State Championship in the 1600 Meter for Second Consecutive Year Sports By Victor Bryant
Kitchen Cabinet Color Considerations The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles Painting your kitchen cabinets takes more consideration than meets the eye.
Project Manager Bibi Taylor: In Praise of Parental Guidance and the Great Outdoors Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm
City’s First Community Garden, New Playground and Extended Bike Path Now Open at Armitos Park Announcement By City of Goleta
CPUC Expands Existing Community Solar Programs and Launches New Community Solar Program Announcement By California Public Utilities Commission
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Extends Gratitude to Dedicated Volunteers and Service Providers Announcement By Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office