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

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 ...

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

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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