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• It Swings for Thee

  The ugly eagerness to join the wolfpack when th...

• Apply the Climate Brakes Now!

  The IPCC report recommends carbon pricing as th...

• News Commentary: Death Penalty Shouts and Whispers

  Governor's reprieve has little effect in Sa...

• UCSB Baseball Matches Historic Winning Streak

  UCSB reaches historic milestone after 12th cons...

• Gauchos Falter Late in Loss to No.1 Ranked Long Beach State

  UCSB's 12-match win streak halted by back-t...

• Goleta Planning Commissioners Just Say 'No'

  Vociferous comments from Old Town residents hel...

• Bullet Holes Found in Goleta Barbershop Window

  Public's help requested in shooting investi...

• Free Emergency Response Training

  The Independent is hosting a CERT class with Co...

• El Encanto 101st Anniversary Celebration Benefits Youth Interactive

  Proceeds support YI’s arts/entrepreneurship pr...

• Pancho

  Beagle mix dog needs a home!...

• Affordable Housing Proposal Rejected

  Planning Commission votes against below-market ...

• New Principal Announced for San Marcos High School

  Kip Glazer will begin the position July 1, 2019...

• City Removing State Street Fountains

  Officials say they attract homeless people and ...

• Marty Thomas: 1958 – 2019

  The MTV director was sought after by a who’s wh...

• Does Montecito Really Need Ring Nets?

  What chaparral regrowth means for debris flow r...

• In Battle of Hoop Houses, Cannabis Wins

  Tensions between wine and weed bubble over in S...

• Make Myself at Home: Landmark Mission Canyon Craftsman

  Take a look inside this historic Mission Canyon...

• The Power Is in the White Space

  Why you should leave time in your schedule to r...

• Solange’s New Record Is Heavenly Soundscape

  ‘When I Get Home’ is an ode to her hometown of ...

• PCPA Presents 'The Wolves'

  Beloved theater company's latest effort foc...

• Three-Strike Lifer Gets Early Release for 'Meritorious Conduct'

  Brenda Ross was originally sentenced for trying...

• Architect Chris Dentzel on Santa Barbara Homebuilding

  Collaboration with contractors is key, early an...

• Farmer's Market Not Happy Yet

  De la Guerra Plaza may not work as a new home, ...

• District Submits Request to Waive Funding for Olive Grove

  Olive grove approved by State Board of Educatio...

• Athletes of the Week: Kenzi Snyder and Beau Allen

  S.B. Athletic Round Table honors UCSB water pol...

• Tremendous Tennis at UCSB

  Top-ranked players welcome plans for Arnhold Te...

• Santa Barbara International Orchid Show This Weekend

  Growers and flower fans from around the world c...

• Art Therapy Benefits School Fundraiser

  Mi Refugio Project visits Montecito Union Schoo...

• Sting Nets Five for Underage Alcohol Purchase

  Santa Barbara County participates in statewide ...

• The Casual Elegance of the New Miramar

  Rick Caruso’s ritzy Rosewood Miramar Beach open...