In the four counties where Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detention facilities, only one county health department ...

Four individuals were arrested by federal authorities near SBCC on the same day another ICE officer attempted to access a ...

The inaugural season of Santa Barbara Sky Soccer is being pushed back to March 2027, due to issues surrounding stadium features, finalizing the ownership group and sanctioning. The Sky were initially ...

At a time when our community needs stronger health protections, our county leaders have instead taken a dangerous turn.

Sir Paul McCartney has been all around this world and he’s been to the Washington zoo (to paraphrase the Steely Dan song), as ...

Courtesy Carpinteria Children’s Project gathered its community in the spirit of generosity on Sept. 7 at Ocean ...

For more than four decades, the charming town of Los Olivos has celebrated fall with the annual “Day in Country” festivities ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service.

After a quick Camarillo three-and-out, Bishop Diego put together a five-play, 75-yard drive capped off by a 27-yard touchdown ...

The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art, on view October 5 through January 25, 2026, at ...

How first-generation student Danny Gonzalez turned support, grit, and a love of science into a path from SBCC to Cal Poly and ...

From emerging artists to impressionist masterworks, Santa Barbara’s art scene has something for everyone to enjoy.