SANTA YNEZ, CA – June 9, 2025 – A Southern California man recently had an unforgettable morning when he hit the Chumash ...

The Rotary Club of Montecito has awarded scholarships to 11 high-achieving students at Santa Barbara City College studying ...

Eighty-six of UC Santa Barbara’s finest undergraduates made their way across the commencement stage Sunday, June 8 — the ...

President Trump’s deployment of California National Guard soldiers in spite of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s objections escalated ...

This year, BottleRock Festival in Napa Valley was my first sign of summer. There’s something about it that reminds you of an all-American, white picket fence Fourth of July barbecue. It’s time to turn ...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Governor Gavin Newsom today sued President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth in response ...

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Friendship Center proudly honored its veteran members with a Veteran’s Luncheon, celebrating their service and sacrifice. The ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — In a meaningful step forward for community-based storytelling, the Santa Barbara Foundation has officially ...

Santa Barbara, CA — 06/09/25 — One805 is proud to announce that country music superstar Trisha Yearwood will headline One805LIVE!, the nonprofit’s premier fundraising event in support of Santa Barbara ...

Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce the launch of a national search for its next Executive Director-a visionary leader to guide the museum into an ...

Filipino Americans are often overlooked in U.S. history narratives. “Manongs on the Central Coast: Forming Communities ...