Beer, Heat and Hiking Lead to SAR Rescue
Too much beer is the cause of this SAR call out.
Teen Shot on Eastside
He was struck in the arm, and police are working to determine if the incident was gang-related.
A Disabled Homeless Woman Goes To Court
An unlawful lodging charge is dropped by the District Attorney, but not without anxiety and hassle.
Calling Out the County
A jury is deliberating whether a former executive was discriminated against and wrongfully fired.
Housing Trust Secures Half-Mil
The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara—a nonprofit financing agency that works to increase affordable housing opportunities ...
Salary Watch: County of Santa Barbara
What the top three employees for the County of Santa Barbara make.
Vote Yes on Measure S
The Independent endorses the half-cent tax to build a new Santa Barbara County jail.
UCSBigger
Will the ambitious expansion plan be a dream or spell disaster for the South Coast?
Family’s Dream Ends with a Nightmare
They shared a cramped Eastside house until a wonderful opportunity arose: a cottage of their own behind the Hope Ranch Inn.
Mia’s 30th Birthday: Benefit for the Gwendolyn Strong Spinal Muscular Dystrophy Foundation
Featuring live music by The Upbeat, The Rise and Fall, and Winchester Rebels. Read More
Conversations on the Effects of Gator Roll and the Curiosities of History
Wastewater in Seawater
The EPA proposes a ban that would prevent large ships from dumping sewage anywhere close to California's shores.
Up Close with … Ed Kowalczyk
The Live frontman and longtime Ojai resident opens up about parting ways with his band and going solo for his new record.
S.B. Wine Industry
Viticulture has been one of the most dramatic “growth” industries in Santa Barbara County for the last 30 years.
Run for Life
S.B. Triathlon runner returns after beating cancer.
Summer of Search and Rescue
The recent spike in trail incidents is a cause for concern.
Should a driving without a license ticket have a 20-minute grace period before impound?
Unemployment Benefits Blues
Getting checks is a fraught and disconnected process.
Live Culture Lounge and Café
Coffee, yogurt, wine, and good times in Paseo Nuevo.
Escape to the Eastern Sierra
The Double Eagle Resort and Spa in June Lake offers outdoor adventure, R&R.
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