Call it blind luck. Or fate. Or divine intervention. Whatever was at work, it’s amazing that no one was seriously injured the ...

The Santa Maria Post Office was dedicated Monday morning to a former mayor, saluting Larry Lavagnino’s service to the city he ...

One of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience’s most prolific and versatile contributors is the ‘Independent’s’ Matt Kettmann.

Tri-County Produce’s transition into the hands of former employees was a move celebrated by many in the community, and is ...

Fifty-six years ago, a disaster off the coast of Santa Barbara sparked the creation of Earth Day, a movement that continues to ...

Looking good, Rob Lowe! The Parks and Recreation actor, 61, showed off his toned body while enjoying a beach run on Easter ...

This year’s theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ with CEC Honoring Environmental Heroes Dr. Leah Stokes and Charlie Eckberg ...

It was a bright day to celebrate Easter at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens. “Remember when the angels showed up to who? The ...

On Saturday, volunteers with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and members of the commercial fishing community worked together to ...

The countdown is on! From May 10–18, the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) returns for a week-long celebration of ...

There is a spike that happens every April, according to BUNS president Kimmy Swann. "Easter is our worst time of year… It’s a ...

The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors are looking at the upcoming budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year by holding a series of ...